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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 FGDMOT history

LB53 FGD is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,549 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FGD was last recorded at 150,549 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 22,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,246 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
22,303 miles
Average per year
7,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,549 miles
  • 2025 – 128,246 miles
  • 2024 – 116,033 miles
  • 2023 – 109,393 miles
  • 2022 – 104,327 miles
  • 2021 – 98,862 miles
  • 2020 – 90,920 miles
  • 2019 – 81,741 miles
  • 2018 – 77,475 miles
  • 2017 – 71,665 miles
  • 2016 – 64,745 miles
  • 2015 – 59,143 miles
  • 2014 – 51,648 miles
  • 2013 – 45,709 miles
  • 2012 – 40,110 miles
  • 2011 – 35,214 miles
  • 2010 – 30,533 miles
  • 2009 – 24,393 miles
  • 2008 – 20,029 miles
  • 2007 – 16,701 miles
  • 2006 – 9,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,549 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,549 miles (+22,303)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,549 miles
    Test number
    169991787096
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,246 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,246 miles
    Test number
    903038044139
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail128,242 miles (+12,209)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    524046978559
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass116,033 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    142290638089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail116,021 miles (+6,628)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,021 miles
    Test number
    156578463461
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,393 miles
    Test number
    831737693557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail109,393 miles (+5,066)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,393 miles
    Test number
    332872328165
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,327 miles (+141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,327 miles
    Test number
    658716264621
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail104,186 miles (+5,324)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,186 miles
    Test number
    146373570291
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass98,862 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,862 miles
    Test number
    142228331541
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail98,763 miles (+7,843)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,763 miles
    Test number
    877824566964
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,920 miles (+9,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    375644383641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,741 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    653458621619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,475 miles (+5,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    946134769182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass71,665 miles (+6,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    573803706641
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in inner sidewall

  16. Pass64,745 miles (+5,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,745 miles
    Test number
    748206867091
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass59,143 miles (+7,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,143 miles
    Test number
    471446713403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    108866134364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,648 miles (+5,939)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    677145334383
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass45,709 miles (+5,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    726858703329
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass40,110 miles (+4,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    417017612432
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass35,214 miles (+4,681)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    826951711301
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly cracking!
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly cracking!

  23. Pass30,533 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,533 miles
    Test number
    120914430356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,393 miles (+4,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,393 miles
    Test number
    234553219378
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass20,029 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,029 miles
    Test number
    453189728300
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass16,701 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,701 miles
    Test number
    963497337317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    9,163 miles
    Test number
    934940746370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FGD

Does LB53 FGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FGD is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FGD?
The MOT on LB53 FGD is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FGD done?
LB53 FGD was recorded at 150,549 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 7,234 miles a year.
Has LB53 FGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FGD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 FGD 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 FGD find?
LB53 FGD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, and 4 more.

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