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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 AZTMOT history

LB53 AZT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
191,146 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AZT
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
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AZT was last recorded at 191,146 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 9,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2016: 14,862 miles, lower than 148,860 miles on 4 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
181,258 miles · 17 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
9,888 miles
Average per year
8,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 191,146 miles
  • 2021 – 181,258 miles
  • 2020 – 177,314 miles
  • 2019 – 171,718 miles
  • 2018 – 161,720 miles
  • 2017 – 154,110 miles
  • 2016 – 14,862 miles
  • 2015 – 138,594 miles
  • 2014 – 126,486 miles
  • 2012 – 106,954 miles
  • 2011 – 96,502 miles
  • 2010 – 89,516 miles
  • 2009 – 70,829 miles
  • 2007 – 63,202 miles
  • 2006 – 48,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,146 miles (+9,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,146 miles
    Test number
    721440127563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Pass181,258 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,258 miles
    Test number
    437751367782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock upper mounting area on N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  3. Fail181,248 miles (+3,934)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,248 miles
    Test number
    322152197671
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock upper mounting area on N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  4. Pass177,314 miles (+5,596)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,314 miles
    Test number
    395507408869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriated

  5. Pass171,718 miles (+9,998)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,718 miles
    Test number
    472918430996
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass161,720 miles (+7,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,720 miles
    Test number
    926389711022
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass154,110 miles (+188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    154,110 miles
    Test number
    956924983124
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail153,922 miles (+139,060)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,922 miles
    Test number
    759375608826
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 44% (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass14,862 miles (-133,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    14,862 miles
    Test number
    700330036639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Fail148,860 miles (+10,266)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,860 miles
    Test number
    197984375524
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass138,594 miles (+12,108)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,594 miles
    Test number
    917077195097
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass126,486 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,486 miles
    Test number
    696044504136
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front inner steering joint has slight play
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  13. Fail126,480 miles (+19,526)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,480 miles
    Test number
    215231904472
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front inner steering joint has slight play
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  14. Pass106,954 miles11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,954 miles
    Test number
    276953612342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear bumper damaged.
    • NoteUnder vehicle covered in mud.

  15. Fail106,954 miles (+10,452)1 failure2 repaired11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,954 miles
    Test number
    367223112360
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear bumper damaged.
    • NoteUnder vehicle covered in mud.

  16. Pass96,502 miles (+6,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,502 miles
    Test number
    465414831484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass89,516 miles (+18,687)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    312525430339
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs some wear
    • NoteRear discs some wear

  18. Pass70,829 miles (+7,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    200038369423
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass63,202 miles (+14,972)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,202 miles
    Test number
    931622757318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low inside edges

  20. Pass48,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,230 miles
    Test number
    724049936309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AZT

Does LB53 AZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AZT expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AZT?
The MOT on LB53 AZT expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AZT done?
LB53 AZT was recorded at 191,146 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 8,997 miles a year.
Has LB53 AZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AZT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 AZT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AZT find?
LB53 AZT passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; slight oil leak.

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