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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 AYZMOT history

LB53 AYZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2025
Mileage
168,406 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AYZ was last recorded at 168,406 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 4,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,329 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,077 miles
Average per year
8,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,406 miles
  • 2023 – 164,329 miles
  • 2022 – 155,111 miles
  • 2021 – 144,873 miles
  • 2020 – 134,406 miles
  • 2019 – 129,237 miles
  • 2018 – 122,133 miles
  • 2017 – 101,888 miles
  • 2016 – 88,898 miles
  • 2015 – 86,050 miles
  • 2014 – 80,694 miles
  • 2013 – 74,000 miles
  • 2011 – 63,420 miles
  • 2010 – 55,815 miles
  • 2009 – 47,454 miles
  • 2008 – 39,774 miles
  • 2007 – 31,684 miles
  • 2006 – 23,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,406 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,406 miles3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,406 miles
    Test number
    303312632984
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail168,406 miles (+4,077)2 repaired3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,406 miles
    Test number
    672587816301
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,329 miles (+9,218)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,329 miles
    Test number
    225061232919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,111 miles (+10,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,111 miles
    Test number
    601224088045
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,873 miles
    Test number
    541685949544
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail144,853 miles (+10,447)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,853 miles
    Test number
    992548688089
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,406 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,406 miles
    Test number
    504394399646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,237 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,237 miles
    Test number
    230241511650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,133 miles
    Test number
    942854698867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail122,133 miles (+20,245)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,133 miles
    Test number
    587522298280
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass101,888 miles (+12,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    138616798647
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass88,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    196178136057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail88,898 miles (+2,848)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    225714734117
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,050 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    977179705099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,694 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    948529104059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,000 miles (+10,580)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,000 miles
    Test number
    535034203038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    195719431338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,420 miles (+7,605)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    529509731333
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass55,815 miles (+8,361)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    882643840308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,454 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    451227629477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,774 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,774 miles
    Test number
    473403438367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,684 miles (+7,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    771290017345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,773 miles
    Test number
    533650506380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AYZ

Does LB53 AYZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AYZ expired on 18 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AYZ?
The MOT on LB53 AYZ expired on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AYZ done?
LB53 AYZ was recorded at 168,406 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 8,120 miles a year.
Has LB53 AYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AYZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 AYZ 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 AYZ find?
LB53 AYZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 3 minor defects and 13 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 13 more.

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