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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB53 EWOMOT history

LB53 EWO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,458 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EWO was last recorded at 86,458 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 12,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,675 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,783 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,458 miles
  • 2024 – 73,675 miles
  • 2023 – 69,329 miles
  • 2022 – 62,948 miles
  • 2021 – 55,814 miles
  • 2020 – 53,024 miles
  • 2019 – 48,898 miles
  • 2018 – 44,175 miles
  • 2017 – 37,165 miles
  • 2016 – 33,117 miles
  • 2015 – 32,386 miles
  • 2014 – 29,810 miles
  • 2013 – 28,646 miles
  • 2011 – 28,132 miles
  • 2010 – 27,319 miles
  • 2009 – 25,045 miles
  • 2008 – 22,843 miles
  • 2007 – 15,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,458 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • E.m.l on,n/s/r tyre near the limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,458 miles (+12,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,458 miles
    Test number
    354894459728
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,675 miles (+4,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    973530677584
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged

  3. Pass69,329 miles (+6,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,329 miles
    Test number
    183725617660
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass62,948 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    591208997747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail62,946 miles (+7,132)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,946 miles
    Test number
    831326242726
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mount has collapsed and resting on support (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass55,814 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    756922345087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,024 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    648829860234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,898 miles (+4,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,898 miles
    Test number
    107474623989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,175 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,175 miles
    Test number
    660459804572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,165 miles (+4,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    708772761056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEnigne oil level on min

  11. Pass33,117 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    103978743181
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wearing

  12. Pass32,386 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,386 miles
    Test number
    495245770432
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on,n/s/r tyre near the limit

  13. Fail32,349 miles (+2,539)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    941792442806
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on,n/s/r tyre near the limit

  14. Pass29,810 miles (+1,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,810 miles
    Test number
    429850894085
    • NoteRear coilsprings corroded,beam axle bushes starting to perish,front no:plate damaged

  15. Pass28,646 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,646 miles
    Test number
    869761313011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,132 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,132 miles
    Test number
    256014151380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,319 miles (+2,274)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,319 miles
    Test number
    721495030377
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteTreaction light on

  18. Pass25,045 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,045 miles
    Test number
    964343239375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,843 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,843 miles
    Test number
    524238478278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,804 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,804 miles
    Test number
    692250247058
    • NoteFront numbeer plate badly cracked

Questions about LB53 EWO

Does LB53 EWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EWO is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EWO?
The MOT on LB53 EWO is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 EWO done?
LB53 EWO was recorded at 86,458 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has LB53 EWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EWO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 EWO 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 EWO find?
LB53 EWO passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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