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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 EJXMOT history

LB53 EJX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
143,367 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EJX
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
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EJX was last recorded at 143,367 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,362 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,367 miles
  • 2023 – 137,828 miles
  • 2022 – 131,465 miles
  • 2021 – 124,174 miles
  • 2020 – 118,470 miles
  • 2019 – 115,552 miles
  • 2018 – 108,334 miles
  • 2017 – 99,655 miles
  • 2016 – 91,442 miles
  • 2015 – 84,725 miles
  • 2014 – 82,044 miles
  • 2013 – 75,662 miles
  • 2011 – 69,069 miles
  • 2010 – 63,175 miles
  • 2008 – 47,523 miles
  • 2007 – 39,233 miles
  • 2006 – 31,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,367 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,367 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,367 miles
    Test number
    192471975106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail143,362 miles (+5,534)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,362 miles
    Test number
    782612815741
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass137,828 miles (+6,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,828 miles
    Test number
    609102342779
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,465 miles (+7,291)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,465 miles
    Test number
    454410287544
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass124,174 miles (+5,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,174 miles
    Test number
    758112350774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,470 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    449607184230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,456 miles (+2,904)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,456 miles
    Test number
    486045277548
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,552 miles (+7,218)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    321766907681
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,334 miles (+8,679)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,334 miles
    Test number
    116910897569
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass99,655 miles (+8,213)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    197899491498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes debonding but, no excessive play
    • AdvisoryChips in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass91,442 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    525915333402
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has two nails within the tread
    • 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)

  12. Fail91,442 miles (+6,717)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    260075059909
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has two nails within the tread
    • 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)

  13. Pass84,725 miles (+2,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    865425315104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass82,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,044 miles
    Test number
    689090564096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,044 miles (+6,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,044 miles
    Test number
    895392644019
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass75,662 miles (+6,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    756985803027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail69,069 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,069 miles
    Test number
    107809541366
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass69,069 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,069 miles
    Test number
    497229241422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    290357440392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,175 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    500517440398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    441415829448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,523 miles (+8,290)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,523 miles
    Test number
    144655248313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,233 miles (+8,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,233 miles
    Test number
    881202957390
    • NoteAll brake discs poor surface condition.

  24. Pass31,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,081 miles
    Test number
    112191826319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EJX

Does LB53 EJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EJX expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EJX?
The MOT on LB53 EJX expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EJX done?
LB53 EJX was recorded at 143,367 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 6,257 miles a year.
Has LB53 EJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EJX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 EJX 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 EJX find?
LB53 EJX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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