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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 AUWMOT history

LB53 AUW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
142,095 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AUW was last recorded at 142,095 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,094 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,095 miles
  • 2024 – 124,824 miles
  • 2023 – 123,981 miles
  • 2021 – 118,670 miles
  • 2020 – 116,918 miles
  • 2019 – 115,491 miles
  • 2018 – 109,753 miles
  • 2017 – 105,126 miles
  • 2016 – 99,122 miles
  • 2015 – 92,658 miles
  • 2014 – 86,261 miles
  • 2013 – 80,451 miles
  • 2012 – 74,261 miles
  • 2011 – 69,024 miles
  • 2010 – 63,040 miles
  • 2009 – 55,376 miles
  • 2008 – 48,594 miles
  • 2007 – 38,541 miles
  • 2006 – 28,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,095 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,095 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,095 miles
    Test number
    540917114969
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail142,094 miles (+17,270)2 dangerous10 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,094 miles
    Test number
    283260001202
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and lower sill at base of arch significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,824 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    198526792645
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers door sticky
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy

  4. Fail124,824 miles (+843)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    314789101222
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers door sticky
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy

  5. Pass123,981 miles (+5,311)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,981 miles
    Test number
    876671256226
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNoise from power steering pump
    • AdvisoryPassage door lock sticking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  6. Pass118,670 miles (+1,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,670 miles
    Test number
    168468073351
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  7. Pass116,918 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    914449327308
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs pitted

  8. Fail116,918 miles (+1,427)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    712317719644
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs pitted

  9. Pass115,491 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    363765969192
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass109,753 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,753 miles
    Test number
    941139919741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,126 miles (+6,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,126 miles
    Test number
    951122651242
    • AdvisoryRear both tyre treads deformed
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  12. Pass99,122 miles (+6,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,122 miles
    Test number
    119869546847
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass92,658 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    565174445892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,261 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,261 miles
    Test number
    739832034395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteRust lip on rear discs

  15. Fail86,261 miles (+5,810)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,261 miles
    Test number
    276232434337
    • FailureOffside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteRust lip on rear discs

  16. Pass80,451 miles (+6,190)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    137236033376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty on edge

  17. Pass74,261 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    818738122325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,024 miles (+5,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    328550921377
    • NoteFront tyres worn low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low

  19. Pass63,040 miles (+7,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    931093230381
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass55,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,376 miles
    Test number
    344884839319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,375 miles (+6,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,375 miles
    Test number
    874224739358
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass48,594 miles (+10,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,594 miles
    Test number
    941418438330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,541 miles (+10,130)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    482538237365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    162317926346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AUW

Does LB53 AUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AUW expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AUW?
The MOT on LB53 AUW expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AUW done?
LB53 AUW was recorded at 142,095 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 6,076 miles a year.
Has LB53 AUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AUW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 AUW 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 AUW find?
LB53 AUW passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; offside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both, and 3 more.

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