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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB53 CRKMOT history

LB53 CRK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,093 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CRK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CRK was last recorded at 156,093 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,066 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
6,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,093 miles
  • 2025 – 150,040 miles
  • 2024 – 143,924 miles
  • 2023 – 137,072 miles
  • 2022 – 131,081 miles
  • 2021 – 123,739 miles
  • 2020 – 116,718 miles
  • 2019 – 106,540 miles
  • 2018 – 96,261 miles
  • 2017 – 83,514 miles
  • 2016 – 77,755 miles
  • 2015 – 73,298 miles
  • 2014 – 71,508 miles
  • 2013 – 66,176 miles
  • 2012 – 60,486 miles
  • 2011 – 52,001 miles
  • 2010 – 45,817 miles
  • 2009 – 39,843 miles
  • 2008 – 33,153 miles
  • 2007 – 26,477 miles
  • 2006 – 20,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,093 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front outer lower sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,093 miles (+27)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    514332108210
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,066 miles (+6,026)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,066 miles
    Test number
    638705414581
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,040 miles (+6,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,040 miles
    Test number
    910070064126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill damaged

  4. Pass143,924 miles (+116)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,924 miles
    Test number
    996135013609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  5. Fail143,808 miles (+6,736)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,808 miles
    Test number
    377497781070
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  6. Pass137,072 miles (+5,991)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,072 miles
    Test number
    230794997460
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,081 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,081 miles
    Test number
    845239071713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,739 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,739 miles
    Test number
    744312743960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,718 miles
    Test number
    788032630874
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

  10. Fail116,718 miles (+10,178)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,718 miles
    Test number
    736533443529
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

  11. Pass106,540 miles (+10,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    645958389621
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass96,261 miles (+12,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    280866025375
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass83,514 miles (+5,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    781834583009
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting missing. but system secure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre , inner edge, close to limit.

  14. Pass77,755 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    352492816680
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

  15. Pass73,298 miles (+1,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    166558745092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass71,508 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    138231714334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,176 miles (+5,690)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,176 miles
    Test number
    916976513375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F trye worn on inner edge tracking maybe required 205/55/16/91W

  18. Pass60,486 miles (+8,485)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    366928512303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,001 miles (+6,184)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    308866651434
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside sill damaged

  20. Pass45,817 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,817 miles
    Test number
    630174860272
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  21. Fail45,816 miles (+5,973)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,816 miles
    Test number
    533374260209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  22. Pass39,843 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,843 miles
    Test number
    372274479218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,153 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    630475898271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,477 miles
    Test number
    130431777234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,477 miles (+6,298)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,477 miles
    Test number
    344190077481
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEPC light on

  26. Pass20,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    344567696251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 CRK

Does LB53 CRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 CRK is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CRK?
The MOT on LB53 CRK is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 CRK done?
LB53 CRK was recorded at 156,093 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,896 miles a year.
Has LB53 CRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CRK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 CRK 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 CRK find?
LB53 CRK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 14 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 11 more.

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