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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LA53 LSYMOT history

LA53 LSY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

LA53 LSY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
114,725 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA53 LSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA53 LSY was last recorded at 114,725 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 9,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,577 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
9,148 miles
Average per year
5,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,725 miles
  • 2021 – 105,577 miles
  • 2020 – 97,927 miles
  • 2019 – 90,082 miles
  • 2018 – 82,920 miles
  • 2017 – 76,301 miles
  • 2016 – 69,130 miles
  • 2015 – 66,843 miles
  • 2014 – 57,747 miles
  • 2013 – 53,881 miles
  • 2012 – 47,740 miles
  • 2011 – 43,033 miles
  • 2010 – 38,835 miles
  • 2009 – 35,270 miles
  • 2008 – 31,815 miles
  • 2007 – 30,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,725 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,725 miles (+9,148)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,725 miles
    Test number
    773696225874
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass105,577 miles (+7,650)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,577 miles
    Test number
    205069219721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,927 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    709992181077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,082 miles
    Test number
    733920566977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,082 miles (+7,162)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,082 miles
    Test number
    176837208837
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,920 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    365295888387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,915 miles (+6,614)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    668871172275
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,301 miles (+7,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    264747102308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass69,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    225064839720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail69,130 miles (+2,287)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    484252888795
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass66,843 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    689448505236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,841 miles (+9,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,841 miles
    Test number
    865545805264
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

  13. Pass57,747 miles (+3,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    559385584138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass53,881 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,881 miles
    Test number
    487164703275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,740 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    807132902271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,033 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,033 miles
    Test number
    615767481120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,835 miles (+3,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,835 miles
    Test number
    484921810241
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,270 miles
    Test number
    703796569103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,270 miles (+3,455)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,270 miles
    Test number
    851786669123
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Fail31,815 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,815 miles
    Test number
    213425978441
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass31,815 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,815 miles
    Test number
    504415978146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    844653897125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA53 LSY

Does LA53 LSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA53 LSY expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA53 LSY?
The MOT on LA53 LSY expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA53 LSY done?
LA53 LSY was recorded at 114,725 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 5,551 miles a year.
Has LA53 LSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA53 LSY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LA53 LSY 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 LA53 LSY find?
LA53 LSY passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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