Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LB53 BFZMOT history
LB53 BFZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 87,166 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 BFZ
- 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
- 29 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 BFZ was last recorded at 87,166 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,162 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,166 miles
- 2025 – 82,369 miles
- 2024 – 73,543 miles
- 2023 – 66,208 miles
- 2021 – 57,992 miles
- 2020 – 52,841 miles
- 2019 – 38,135 miles
- 2018 – 29,071 miles
- 2016 – 24,317 miles
- 2015 – 23,365 miles
- 2014 – 20,376 miles
- 2013 – 18,628 miles
- 2012 – 16,271 miles
- 2010 – 13,943 miles
- 2009 – 11,926 miles
- 2008 – 9,994 miles
- 2007 – 7,880 miles
- 2006 – 5,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,166 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,166 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 87,166 miles
- Test number
- 523061151039
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail87,162 miles (+92)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,162 miles
- Test number
- 120280138135
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe / hose combo (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail87,070 miles (+4,701)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,070 miles
- Test number
- 404641419690
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,369 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 82,369 miles
- Test number
- 916784169007
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
Fail82,364 miles (+8,821)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,364 miles
- Test number
- 351547814532
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,543 miles (+7,335)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 73,543 miles
- Test number
- 127620280291
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass66,208 miles (+8,216)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 66,208 miles
- Test number
- 746145034529
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,992 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 57,992 miles
- Test number
- 376911071577
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail57,992 miles (+5,151)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,992 miles
- Test number
- 419247352568
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,841 miles (+6,126)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 52,841 miles
- Test number
- 962801275693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,715 miles (+8,580)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 46,715 miles
- Test number
- 548900247500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,135 miles (+9,064)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 38,135 miles
- Test number
- 769862221573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,071 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 29,071 miles
- Test number
- 711410673842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass24,317 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 24,317 miles
- Test number
- 919849131906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,365 miles (+1,544)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 23,365 miles
- Test number
- 431535718043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,821 miles (+1,445)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 21,821 miles
- Test number
- 687662215036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,376 miles (+1,748)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 20,376 miles
- Test number
- 709140114030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,628 miles (+2,357)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 18,628 miles
- Test number
- 388885503022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,271 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 16,271 miles
- Test number
- 768570712034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,258 miles (+2,315)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,258 miles
- Test number
- 887659302080
- FailureFront Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass13,943 miles (+2,017)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 13,943 miles
- Test number
- 494748820301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,926 miles (+1,932)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 11,926 miles
- Test number
- 494415459421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,994 miles (+2,114)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 9,994 miles
- Test number
- 473594028497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,880 miles (+2,438)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 7,880 miles
- Test number
- 652852537320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 5,442 miles
- Test number
- 813962526303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 BFZ
- Does LB53 BFZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BFZ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 BFZ?
- The MOT on LB53 BFZ is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 BFZ done?
- LB53 BFZ was recorded at 87,166 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,236 miles a year.
- Has LB53 BFZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 BFZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 BFZ 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 BFZ find?
- LB53 BFZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
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