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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LA53 LTYMOT history

LA53 LTY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 74,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LA53 LTY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
74,985 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA53 LTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA53 LTY was last recorded at 74,985 miles on 26 May 2026, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,141 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,985 miles
  • 2025 – 74,141 miles
  • 2024 – 72,286 miles
  • 2023 – 70,870 miles
  • 2022 – 69,973 miles
  • 2021 – 67,986 miles
  • 2020 – 65,877 miles
  • 2019 – 62,458 miles
  • 2018 – 59,573 miles
  • 2017 – 56,333 miles
  • 2016 – 54,619 miles
  • 2015 – 52,913 miles
  • 2014 – 49,933 miles
  • 2013 – 48,960 miles
  • 2012 – 47,734 miles
  • 2011 – 39,761 miles
  • 2010 – 35,366 miles
  • 2009 – 31,001 miles
  • 2007 – 25,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,985 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,985 miles (+844)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,985 miles
    Test number
    932917456987
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass74,141 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    693093031378
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail74,141 miles (+1,855)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    571426914551
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass72,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    818338527641
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail72,286 miles (+1,416)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    648608375511
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,870 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    504045074746
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail70,870 miles (+897)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    476217424027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass69,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    870641405779
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,973 miles (+1,987)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    177255663637
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,986 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    580376987571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,877 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,877 miles
    Test number
    134226209074
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail65,877 miles (+3,419)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,877 miles
    Test number
    173585208991
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass62,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    298111691389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail62,458 miles (+2,885)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    174736669928
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass59,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    443490457303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,573 miles (+3,240)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    845437992058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  17. Pass56,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    721349675929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,333 miles (+1,714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    926042818835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass54,619 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,619 miles
    Test number
    644377092929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    799758925124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail52,913 miles (+2,980)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    376828825144
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass49,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    138275744041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail49,933 miles (+973)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    365235944056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass48,960 miles (+1,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    116995663402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass47,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    929943122140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,734 miles (+7,973)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    388612722175
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClip loose on n/s/outer c/v boot

  27. Pass39,761 miles (+4,395)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,761 miles
    Test number
    876833081048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Worn

  28. Pass35,366 miles (+4,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,366 miles
    Test number
    801600560086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass31,001 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    181262469072
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail31,001 miles (+5,180)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    981292769052
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass25,821 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    771287577229
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LA53 LTY

Does LA53 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA53 LTY is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA53 LTY?
The MOT on LA53 LTY is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA53 LTY done?
LA53 LTY was recorded at 74,985 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has LA53 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA53 LTY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LA53 LTY 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 LTY find?
LA53 LTY passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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