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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LB53 EKKMOT history

LB53 EKK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,492 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EKK was last recorded at 85,492 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,987 miles · 29 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
505 miles
Average per year
2,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,492 miles
  • 2022 – 84,987 miles
  • 2021 – 83,085 miles
  • 2020 – 80,859 miles
  • 2019 – 79,566 miles
  • 2018 – 77,129 miles
  • 2017 – 74,653 miles
  • 2016 – 72,059 miles
  • 2015 – 69,877 miles
  • 2014 – 67,688 miles
  • 2013 – 64,816 miles
  • 2012 – 61,881 miles
  • 2011 – 56,341 miles
  • 2010 – 49,312 miles
  • 2009 – 44,765 miles
  • 2008 – 41,912 miles
  • 2007 – 38,511 miles
  • 2006 – 33,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,492 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,492 miles (+505)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    902440169207
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,987 miles
    Test number
    546071206423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail84,987 miles (+1,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,987 miles
    Test number
    360710885411
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,085 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    760347003729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,859 miles
    Test number
    936691736912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail80,859 miles (+1,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,859 miles
    Test number
    587648614205
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass79,566 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    671985540120
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail79,565 miles (+2,436)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    823782233084
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,129 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    649768185930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,653 miles
    Test number
    541900837311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,653 miles (+2,594)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,653 miles
    Test number
    521196387969
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass72,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    300881553614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail72,059 miles (+2,182)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    470278497655
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    586929448539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail69,877 miles (+2,189)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    664514121075
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,688 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    518875864268
    • 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)

  17. Pass64,816 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,816 miles
    Test number
    199360163204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    545884862293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail61,881 miles (+5,540)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    287284062227
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass56,341 miles (+7,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,341 miles
    Test number
    339070151236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    794789740207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,312 miles (+4,547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    163059840259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,765 miles (+2,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    720841259206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail41,912 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    634335958297
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass41,912 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    991205558228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,511 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,511 miles
    Test number
    752017457213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,765 miles
    Test number
    643287136253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,765 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,765 miles
    Test number
    603786836267
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB53 EKK

Does LB53 EKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EKK is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EKK?
The MOT on LB53 EKK is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 EKK done?
LB53 EKK was recorded at 85,492 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 2,590 miles a year.
Has LB53 EKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EKK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 EKK 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 EKK find?
LB53 EKK passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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