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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 BGFMOT history

LB53 BGF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,296 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BGF
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
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BGF was last recorded at 80,296 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,566 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,730 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,296 miles
  • 2025 – 78,566 miles
  • 2024 – 74,916 miles
  • 2023 – 67,850 miles
  • 2022 – 56,553 miles
  • 2021 – 54,294 miles
  • 2020 – 45,077 miles
  • 2019 – 44,023 miles
  • 2018 – 41,336 miles
  • 2017 – 39,440 miles
  • 2016 – 37,231 miles
  • 2015 – 34,852 miles
  • 2014 – 31,981 miles
  • 2013 – 28,917 miles
  • 2012 – 26,044 miles
  • 2011 – 22,609 miles
  • 2010 – 19,618 miles
  • 2009 – 16,151 miles
  • 2008 – 13,024 miles
  • 2007 – 10,795 miles
  • 2006 – 8,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,296 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,296 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,296 miles
    Test number
    594950369860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,566 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    959759022057
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Fail78,566 miles (+3,650)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    759195299307
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  4. Pass74,916 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    986519315210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,850 miles (+11,297)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    669896469515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,553 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    744141074538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,294 miles (+9,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    758632653070
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,077 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,077 miles
    Test number
    963140150009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,023 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    384477074664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,336 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,336 miles
    Test number
    823515214210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    426454386138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,441 miles (+2,210)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    901060126801
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass37,231 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,231 miles
    Test number
    882822030300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,852 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,852 miles
    Test number
    570972784472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,981 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,981 miles
    Test number
    255998324346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,917 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,917 miles
    Test number
    488042323460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,044 miles (+3,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,044 miles
    Test number
    887371532394
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass22,609 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,609 miles
    Test number
    739792521366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,618 miles (+3,467)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,618 miles
    Test number
    464966220463
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate.
    • NoteSticker in p/s area in swept area slightly 20 mm encroached .
  20. Pass16,151 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,151 miles
    Test number
    942097229356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,024 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,024 miles
    Test number
    453454228399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,795 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,795 miles
    Test number
    932012037322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    8,929 miles
    Test number
    433076526457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BGF

Does LB53 BGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BGF is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BGF?
The MOT on LB53 BGF is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BGF done?
LB53 BGF was recorded at 80,296 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has LB53 BGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BGF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 BGF 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 BGF find?
LB53 BGF passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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