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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 AZOMOT history

LB53 AZO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2024
Mileage
112,921 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AZO
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 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
25 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AZO was last recorded at 112,921 miles on 25 May 2023, 4,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,266 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,655 miles
Average per year
5,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,921 miles
  • 2022 – 108,266 miles
  • 2021 – 103,282 miles
  • 2020 – 97,798 miles
  • 2019 – 92,501 miles
  • 2018 – 89,446 miles
  • 2016 – 83,731 miles
  • 2015 – 75,611 miles
  • 2014 – 69,916 miles
  • 2013 – 66,282 miles
  • 2012 – 62,905 miles
  • 2011 – 57,814 miles
  • 2010 – 49,289 miles
  • 2009 – 46,145 miles
  • 2008 – 43,253 miles
  • 2007 – 29,982 miles
  • 2006 – 19,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,921 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,921 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,921 miles
    Test number
    501172185938
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,921 miles (+4,655)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,921 miles
    Test number
    621422036716
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,266 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,266 miles
    Test number
    524970360219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail108,238 miles (+4,956)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,238 miles
    Test number
    165559342244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass103,282 miles (+5,484)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    181628998961
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass97,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,798 miles
    Test number
    373532658217
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail97,797 miles (+5,296)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,797 miles
    Test number
    644382941144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass92,501 miles (+3,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    309684153698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  9. Pass89,446 miles (+5,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    740645300296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  10. Pass83,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    205379173924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,731 miles (+8,120)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    136500184776
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass75,611 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    265640398179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,572 miles (+5,656)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,572 miles
    Test number
    484147595508
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail in it

  14. Pass69,916 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,916 miles
    Test number
    495725924249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,282 miles (+3,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,282 miles
    Test number
    369239233488
    • NoteEngine management warning light on

  16. Pass62,905 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    377560432454
    • NoteFront And Rear Discs Lipped
    • NoteN/s/r Tyre Low

  17. Fail62,905 miles (+5,091)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    836360832230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront And Rear Discs Lipped
    • NoteN/s/r Tyre Low

  18. Fail57,814 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    536732841274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass57,814 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    558712241274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,289 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    761565430236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass46,145 miles (+2,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,145 miles
    Test number
    794477939272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass43,253 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    433669438253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTinted glass fitted

  23. Fail43,253 miles (+13,271)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    613579238237
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTinted glass fitted

  24. Pass29,982 miles (+10,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    723234827392
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass19,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,326 miles
    Test number
    781711026342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 AZO

Does LB53 AZO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AZO expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AZO?
The MOT on LB53 AZO expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AZO done?
LB53 AZO was recorded at 112,921 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 5,666 miles a year.
Has LB53 AZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AZO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 AZO 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 AZO find?
LB53 AZO passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, and 3 more.

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