Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LB53 CEYMOT history
LB53 CEY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 171,770 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 CEY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 CEY was last recorded at 171,770 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 1,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 170,017 miles · 5 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,753 miles
- Average per year
- 7,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 171,770 miles
- 2023 – 170,017 miles
- 2022 – 167,734 miles
- 2021 – 163,637 miles
- 2020 – 155,900 miles
- 2019 – 144,621 miles
- 2018 – 135,176 miles
- 2017 – 126,032 miles
- 2016 – 118,291 miles
- 2015 – 110,517 miles
- 2014 – 105,235 miles
- 2013 – 97,777 miles
- 2012 – 90,748 miles
- 2011 – 86,085 miles
- 2010 – 80,739 miles
- 2009 – 74,145 miles
- 2008 – 71,849 miles
- 2007 – 60,511 miles
- 2006 – 48,277 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,770 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,770 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 171,770 miles
- Test number
- 470690086743
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
Pass170,017 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 170,017 miles
- Test number
- 899322293795
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail170,014 miles (+2,280)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,014 miles
- Test number
- 624779604218
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass167,734 miles (+24)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 167,734 miles
- Test number
- 669842037300
- 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
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail167,710 miles (+4,073)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,710 miles
- Test number
- 142620418442
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,637 miles (+46)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 163,637 miles
- Test number
- 942103917952
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail163,591 miles (+7,691)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,591 miles
- Test number
- 427130539156
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorFuel hose leaking nearside of engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,900 miles (+117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 155,900 miles
- Test number
- 123883476684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,783 miles (+11,162)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,783 miles
- Test number
- 527361720984
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,621 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 144,621 miles
- Test number
- 891682192028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,595 miles (+9,419)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,595 miles
- Test number
- 276849348676
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,176 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 135,176 miles
- Test number
- 670451296558
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of arm (2.5.A.1c)
Fail135,111 miles (+9,079)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,111 miles
- Test number
- 421005278175
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of arm (2.5.A.1c)
Pass126,032 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 126,032 miles
- Test number
- 933516838048
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail126,032 miles (+7,741)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,032 miles
- Test number
- 179084251517
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass118,291 miles (+7,774)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 118,291 miles
- Test number
- 940931625665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,517 miles (+5,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 110,517 miles
- Test number
- 385322265048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass105,235 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 105,235 miles
- Test number
- 397993064000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail105,233 miles (+7,456)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,233 miles
- Test number
- 119042564408
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass97,777 miles (+7,029)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 97,777 miles
- Test number
- 187813863010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,748 miles (+4,663)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 90,748 miles
- Test number
- 215994952035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,085 miles (+5,346)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 86,085 miles
- Test number
- 126043151450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,739 miles (+6,594)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 80,739 miles
- Test number
- 223661960050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,145 miles (+2,296)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 74,145 miles
- Test number
- 964065769088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,849 miles (+11,338)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 71,849 miles
- Test number
- 383023848304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,511 miles (+12,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 60,511 miles
- Test number
- 574644347396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,277 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 48,277 miles
- Test number
- 993953746331
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB53 CEY
- Does LB53 CEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 CEY expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 CEY?
- The MOT on LB53 CEY expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 CEY done?
- LB53 CEY was recorded at 171,770 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 7,164 miles a year.
- Has LB53 CEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 CEY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB53 CEY 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 CEY find?
- LB53 CEY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; rear service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels.
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