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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,200 cc

5353 RFMOT history

5353 RF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

5353 RF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
91,470 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5353 RF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5353 RF was last recorded at 91,470 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,242 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,228 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,470 miles
  • 2025 – 88,242 miles
  • 2024 – 84,992 miles
  • 2023 – 82,022 miles
  • 2022 – 78,748 miles
  • 2021 – 76,935 miles
  • 2020 – 75,608 miles
  • 2019 – 74,311 miles
  • 2018 – 69,757 miles
  • 2017 – 64,326 miles
  • 2016 – 62,497 miles
  • 2015 – 55,682 miles
  • 2014 – 47,069 miles
  • 2013 – 40,173 miles
  • 2012 – 33,847 miles
  • 2011 – 24,884 miles
  • 2010 – 24,237 miles
  • 2009 – 23,323 miles
  • 2008 – 21,735 miles
  • 2007 – 17,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,470 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,470 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,470 miles
    Test number
    260634275483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,242 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    797976775099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    882873592181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,992 miles (+2,970)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    845561347357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,022 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    661739634081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,748 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,748 miles
    Test number
    630151249171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    665407331526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,935 miles (+1,327)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    903292595071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass75,608 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,608 miles
    Test number
    780528352677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass74,311 miles (+4,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,311 miles
    Test number
    584262774432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass69,757 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    625984172419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,326 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,326 miles
    Test number
    451035347219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,497 miles (+6,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    703455919025
    • AdvisoryAdvisory ./ engine cover / under tray / plastic over sills fitted

  14. Pass55,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    778415747174
    • AdvisoryAdvisery;undertray / engine cover fitted

  15. Fail55,682 miles (+8,613)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    109509296276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAdvisery;undertray / engine cover fitted

  16. Pass47,069 miles (+6,896)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,069 miles
    Test number
    166448744240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside and nearside sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass40,173 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,173 miles
    Test number
    355462153266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Fail40,173 miles (+6,326)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,173 miles
    Test number
    467568243249
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass33,847 miles (+8,963)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,847 miles
    Test number
    348908242291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing inner edges

  20. Pass24,884 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,884 miles
    Test number
    618800451265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,237 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,237 miles
    Test number
    491886710431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,229 miles (+906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,229 miles
    Test number
    151345210367
    • FailureCoil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass23,323 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    414986809362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,735 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,735 miles
    Test number
    934389598275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,966 miles
    Test number
    823852787079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5353 RF

What vehicle is registration 5353 RF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5353 RF on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5353 RF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5353 RF is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5353 RF?
The MOT on 5353 RF is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5353 RF done?
5353 RF was recorded at 91,470 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has 5353 RF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5353 RF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 5353 RF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5353 RF find?
5353 RF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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