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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 EWHMOT history

LB53 EWH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
117,640 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EWH
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 expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EWH was last recorded at 117,640 miles on 3 Jun 2023, 5,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,197 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5,443 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,640 miles
  • 2022 – 112,197 miles
  • 2021 – 104,439 miles
  • 2020 – 101,224 miles
  • 2019 – 97,457 miles
  • 2018 – 91,056 miles
  • 2017 – 83,298 miles
  • 2016 – 75,512 miles
  • 2015 – 69,172 miles
  • 2014 – 61,941 miles
  • 2013 – 56,813 miles
  • 2012 – 51,799 miles
  • 2011 – 45,913 miles
  • 2010 – 42,222 miles
  • 2009 – 37,874 miles
  • 2007 – 33,683 miles
  • 2006 – 28,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,640 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,640 miles (+5,443)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    458355177043
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,197 miles (+7,758)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,197 miles
    Test number
    798545583963
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27% offside rear brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside offside needs future attention
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass104,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    552098325472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail104,439 miles (+3,215)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    456823168690
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,224 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    719739859219
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  6. Fail101,224 miles (+3,767)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    855317589096
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  7. Pass97,457 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,457 miles
    Test number
    944485241337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,056 miles (+7,758)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,056 miles
    Test number
    385048733076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,298 miles (+7,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    723857487119
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass75,512 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    671968354638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,172 miles (+7,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,172 miles
    Test number
    875606605117
    • 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. Pass61,941 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    468491204163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,813 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    708509803178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,799 miles (+5,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,799 miles
    Test number
    549203202135
    • 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)

  15. Pass45,913 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,913 miles
    Test number
    595168001124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    914321410106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,222 miles (+4,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    371791010126
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  18. Pass37,874 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,874 miles
    Test number
    254486809174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,683 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,683 miles
    Test number
    511022567201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,248 miles
    Test number
    484298416374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,249 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    641748316305
    • FailureNearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB53 EWH

Does LB53 EWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EWH expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EWH?
The MOT on LB53 EWH expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EWH done?
LB53 EWH was recorded at 117,640 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2023, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has LB53 EWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EWH has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 EWH 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 EWH find?
LB53 EWH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded both rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and slightly loose, and 2 more.

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