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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB53 AUOMOT history

LB53 AUO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,341 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AUO was last recorded at 97,341 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 6,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,883 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,458 miles
Average per year
4,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,341 miles
  • 2024 – 90,883 miles
  • 2023 – 86,410 miles
  • 2022 – 80,565 miles
  • 2021 – 76,235 miles
  • 2020 – 71,469 miles
  • 2019 – 67,106 miles
  • 2018 – 58,410 miles
  • 2017 – 49,173 miles
  • 2016 – 41,383 miles
  • 2015 – 32,665 miles
  • 2014 – 25,967 miles
  • 2013 – 24,309 miles
  • 2012 – 23,287 miles
  • 2011 – 21,461 miles
  • 2010 – 19,391 miles
  • 2009 – 14,901 miles
  • 2008 – 11,950 miles
  • 2007 – 10,914 miles
  • 2006 – 9,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,341 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear metal brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,341 miles (+6,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    243653981603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear metal brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass90,883 miles (+4,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,883 miles
    Test number
    356038205604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass86,410 miles (+5,845)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    998865648032
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,565 miles (+4,330)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,565 miles
    Test number
    660753886683
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear no plate in poor condition but unlikely to be misread.

  5. Pass76,235 miles (+4,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,235 miles
    Test number
    288726839063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass71,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,469 miles
    Test number
    981116113218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,469 miles (+4,363)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,469 miles
    Test number
    836890203995
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMiddle section of exhaust bracket slightly broken

  8. Pass67,106 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    904813901450
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail67,105 miles (+8,695)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,105 miles
    Test number
    739188098335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Pass58,410 miles (+9,237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,410 miles
    Test number
    675495321479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,173 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,173 miles
    Test number
    934964440306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,383 miles (+8,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,383 miles
    Test number
    486611698924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass32,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    140815143591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,665 miles (+6,698)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    501035743781
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass25,967 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    649981904338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,309 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,309 miles
    Test number
    139397213314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,287 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,287 miles
    Test number
    507672712373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,461 miles (+2,070)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,461 miles
    Test number
    119210321350
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted on inneredges

  19. Pass19,391 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,391 miles
    Test number
    380455810358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,901 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,901 miles
    Test number
    854732129337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,950 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,950 miles
    Test number
    622453328331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,914 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,914 miles
    Test number
    321615127383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,292 miles
    Test number
    292417426399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AUO

Does LB53 AUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AUO is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AUO?
The MOT on LB53 AUO is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 AUO done?
LB53 AUO was recorded at 97,341 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,647 miles a year.
Has LB53 AUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AUO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 AUO 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 LB53 AUO find?
LB53 AUO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear metal brake pipe as marked.

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