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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 EJGMOT history

LB53 EJG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,715 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EJG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 EJG was last recorded at 138,715 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,809 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,906 miles
Average per year
5,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,715 miles
  • 2025 – 136,809 miles
  • 2024 – 131,539 miles
  • 2023 – 124,832 miles
  • 2022 – 119,001 miles
  • 2021 – 114,157 miles
  • 2020 – 109,277 miles
  • 2019 – 101,286 miles
  • 2018 – 95,548 miles
  • 2017 – 87,780 miles
  • 2016 – 78,203 miles
  • 2015 – 66,776 miles
  • 2014 – 60,119 miles
  • 2013 – 57,820 miles
  • 2012 – 55,233 miles
  • 2011 – 51,355 miles
  • 2010 – 46,972 miles
  • 2009 – 40,040 miles
  • 2008 – 33,077 miles
  • 2006 – 22,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,715 miles
  • MajorNearside 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))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge tread perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside repeater cover missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive needs looking at (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail138,715 miles (+1,906)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,715 miles
    Test number
    420218130038
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge tread perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside repeater cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive needs looking at (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,809 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,809 miles
    Test number
    736530296009
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail136,809 miles (+5,270)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,809 miles
    Test number
    196575182189
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass131,539 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,539 miles
    Test number
    248880558145
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail131,535 miles (+6,703)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    838404686564
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,832 miles (+372)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,832 miles
    Test number
    965233076744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,460 miles (+5,459)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    565091070807
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation unable to open inside or outside (9.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,001 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    115723550201
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail119,001 miles (+4,844)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    171188729035
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass114,157 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,157 miles
    Test number
    195412638131
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail114,157 miles (+4,880)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,157 miles
    Test number
    663025055147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass109,277 miles (+7,991)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,277 miles
    Test number
    687740074715
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass101,286 miles (+5,738)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    518668560878
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass95,548 miles (+7,768)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    987083403514
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass87,780 miles (+9,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    266166305520
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass78,203 miles (+11,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    322359603032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,776 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,776 miles
    Test number
    819633315247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,119 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    669682044249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,820 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    857416453234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,233 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    645082442298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,355 miles (+4,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,355 miles
    Test number
    197352161225
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  22. Pass46,972 miles (+6,932)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,972 miles
    Test number
    861800460227
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn

  23. Pass40,040 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    352126439498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,077 miles (+10,254)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    103696948299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades poor

  25. Pass22,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,823 miles
    Test number
    773008926336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EJG

Does LB53 EJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EJG expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EJG?
The MOT on LB53 EJG expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EJG done?
LB53 EJG was recorded at 138,715 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,839 miles a year.
Has LB53 EJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EJG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 EJG 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 EJG find?
LB53 EJG failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, and 8 more.

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