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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LB53 CRFMOT history

LB53 CRF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
126,963 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CRF was last recorded at 126,963 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,582 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
5,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,963 miles
  • 2021 – 126,582 miles
  • 2019 – 125,934 miles
  • 2018 – 124,482 miles
  • 2017 – 122,718 miles
  • 2016 – 120,040 miles
  • 2015 – 115,675 miles
  • 2014 – 112,131 miles
  • 2013 – 110,918 miles
  • 2011 – 107,989 miles
  • 2010 – 103,649 miles
  • 2009 – 90,344 miles
  • 2008 – 69,413 miles
  • 2007 – 54,076 miles
  • 2006 – 42,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,963 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,963 miles (+381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    758263201271
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,582 miles (+648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,582 miles
    Test number
    884539000373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,934 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,934 miles
    Test number
    676098399186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,482 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,482 miles
    Test number
    421123031445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,718 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,718 miles
    Test number
    929102868702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,040 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,040 miles
    Test number
    416344064165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,033 miles (+4,358)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    358431287001
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass115,675 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,675 miles
    Test number
    889690250768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,131 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    718673784207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,123 miles (+1,205)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,123 miles
    Test number
    408921474180
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass110,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,918 miles
    Test number
    166044623008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,918 miles (+2,929)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,918 miles
    Test number
    187082523406
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass107,989 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    608631541356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,976 miles (+4,327)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,976 miles
    Test number
    977670541316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  15. Pass103,649 miles (+13,305)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    103,649 miles
    Test number
    262679420369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside & offside front damper outer cases corroded

  16. Pass90,344 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,344 miles
    Test number
    200532539388
    • NoteSee

  17. Fail90,344 miles (+20,931)2 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,344 miles
    Test number
    533902039343
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront shock absorbers & coil springs corroded
    • NoteGrease seepage from n/s/f outer cv gaiter
    • NoteHeadlight aims on upper limits
    • NoteMovement in both rear anti roll bar link rods
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped & corroded
    • NoteStonechips in windscreen

  18. Pass69,413 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    101457728373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail69,413 miles (+15,337)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    743297128362
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass54,076 miles (+11,745)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,076 miles
    Test number
    802633537333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    611416236358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 CRF

Does LB53 CRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CRF expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CRF?
The MOT on LB53 CRF expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CRF done?
LB53 CRF was recorded at 126,963 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
Has LB53 CRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CRF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LB53 CRF 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 CRF find?
LB53 CRF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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