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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 CRXMOT history

LB53 CRX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,451 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CRX
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 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CRX was last recorded at 85,451 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,487 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,964 miles
Average per year
3,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,451 miles
  • 2024 – 75,419 miles
  • 2023 – 70,463 miles
  • 2021 – 63,072 miles
  • 2020 – 58,692 miles
  • 2019 – 55,588 miles
  • 2018 – 52,425 miles
  • 2017 – 48,579 miles
  • 2016 – 42,434 miles
  • 2015 – 35,086 miles
  • 2014 – 33,232 miles
  • 2013 – 31,551 miles
  • 2012 – 28,365 miles
  • 2011 – 25,806 miles
  • 2010 – 23,437 miles
  • 2009 – 21,124 miles
  • 2008 – 17,999 miles
  • 2007 – 15,096 miles
  • 2006 – 10,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking, both front hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,451 miles
    Test number
    315485456915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,445 miles (+3,958)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    462118422598
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,487 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,487 miles
    Test number
    521592064620
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  4. Fail81,483 miles (+6,064)2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,483 miles
    Test number
    943346505263
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Headlamp insecure fixings broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  5. Pass75,419 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    639430591949
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking, both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe too flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail75,419 miles (+4,956)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    467847164056
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn/ damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking, both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe too flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass70,463 miles (+7,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    918291253455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head lamp top mounts broken, seems fairly secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting/slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,072 miles (+4,380)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,072 miles
    Test number
    946580596659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm, worn edges. perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm, worn on edges, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,692 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,692 miles
    Test number
    269113346722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,605 miles (+3,017)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    185159513620
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  11. Pass55,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    292270656720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  12. Fail55,588 miles (+3,163)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    485565657964
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  13. Pass52,425 miles (+3,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    664417189776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,579 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    942434574484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,434 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,434 miles
    Test number
    613460223519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    329002948474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,086 miles (+1,854)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    897436981225
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass33,232 miles (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    969480644330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,551 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,551 miles
    Test number
    436282653320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,365 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,365 miles
    Test number
    245129142392
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail28,365 miles (+2,559)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,365 miles
    Test number
    918459242318
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass25,806 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,806 miles
    Test number
    819023241321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,437 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,437 miles
    Test number
    461871450325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,124 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,124 miles
    Test number
    362755559355
    • 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)

  25. Pass17,999 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,999 miles
    Test number
    520376528341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,096 miles (+4,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,096 miles
    Test number
    731448327360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass10,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,360 miles
    Test number
    451425126484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 CRX

Does LB53 CRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 CRX is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CRX?
The MOT on LB53 CRX is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 CRX done?
LB53 CRX was recorded at 85,451 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,937 miles a year.
Has LB53 CRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CRX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 CRX 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 CRX find?
LB53 CRX passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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