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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 AZPMOT history

LB53 AZP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
108,081 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AZP was last recorded at 108,081 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 6,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,958 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,123 miles
Average per year
5,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,081 miles
  • 2024 – 101,958 miles
  • 2023 – 97,014 miles
  • 2022 – 89,976 miles
  • 2021 – 80,035 miles
  • 2020 – 77,221 miles
  • 2018 – 70,717 miles
  • 2017 – 61,958 miles
  • 2016 – 55,824 miles
  • 2015 – 50,150 miles
  • 2014 – 45,047 miles
  • 2013 – 40,146 miles
  • 2012 – 34,817 miles
  • 2011 – 28,493 miles
  • 2010 – 23,600 miles
  • 2009 – 22,427 miles
  • 2008 – 20,163 miles
  • 2007 – 18,709 miles
  • 2006 – 16,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,081 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Belt area (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.

  • Engine light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,081 miles (+6,123)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    224801664067
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,958 miles (+4,944)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,958 miles
    Test number
    428605409615
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracking (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,014 miles (+7,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,014 miles
    Test number
    304629487319
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracking (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,976 miles (+9,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,976 miles
    Test number
    376200491044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    741275317748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,035 miles (+2,814)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    537378034464
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass77,221 miles (+6,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    613023002443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    807681476931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,715 miles (+8,757)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,715 miles
    Test number
    283297089064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,958 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    565293418597
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  11. Fail61,957 miles (+6,133)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,957 miles
    Test number
    920842229947
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  12. Pass55,824 miles (+5,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    463348528472
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Pass50,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    364350019047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,148 miles (+5,101)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    261425483959
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass45,047 miles (+4,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,047 miles
    Test number
    165581954303
    • NoteEngine light on

  16. Pass40,146 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    538940143384
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Fail40,146 miles (+5,329)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    636160143363
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass34,817 miles (+6,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,817 miles
    Test number
    419987342494
    • 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)

  19. Pass28,493 miles (+4,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,493 miles
    Test number
    688413941350
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting broken from exhaust

  20. Pass23,600 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    942867820301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,427 miles (+2,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,427 miles
    Test number
    421159929376
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail20,163 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    113914928314
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  23. Pass20,163 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    772614628382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,709 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,709 miles
    Test number
    494888917479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,501 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,501 miles
    Test number
    270346126375
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

Questions about LB53 AZP

Does LB53 AZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AZP expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AZP?
The MOT on LB53 AZP expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AZP done?
LB53 AZP was recorded at 108,081 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
Has LB53 AZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AZP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 AZP 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 AZP find?
LB53 AZP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; fluid leak, but not excessive belt area.

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