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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 FPXMOT history

LB53 FPX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,596 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FPX was last recorded at 104,596 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2014: 75,447 miles, lower than 76,000 miles on 25 Feb 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,022 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,574 miles
Average per year
3,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,596 miles
  • 2024 – 102,022 miles
  • 2023 – 101,001 miles
  • 2022 – 94,594 miles
  • 2021 – 94,221 miles
  • 2020 – 90,819 miles
  • 2019 – 81,887 miles
  • 2018 – 80,675 miles
  • 2017 – 80,082 miles
  • 2016 – 79,353 miles
  • 2015 – 76,797 miles
  • 2014 – 75,448 miles
  • 2013 – 76,000 miles
  • 2012 – 68,620 miles
  • 2011 – 65,744 miles
  • 2010 – 61,457 miles
  • 2008 – 57,823 miles
  • 2007 – 51,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,596 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Wipers smearing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,596 miles
    Test number
    968202006186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,596 miles (+2,574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,596 miles
    Test number
    630682323919
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,022 miles (+1,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    786053976205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,001 miles (+6,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    391490666130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,594 miles (+373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,594 miles
    Test number
    559681972394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass94,221 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    958477698401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    576222302386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,816 miles (+8,929)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,816 miles
    Test number
    216254001739
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,887 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    850704248031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    574543249782
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing slightly

  11. Fail80,675 miles (+593)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    562697324103
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing slightly

  12. Pass80,082 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,082 miles
    Test number
    134020356701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,353 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,353 miles
    Test number
    568458901806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,797 miles (+1,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    687330455030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front steering arms have slight play

  15. Pass75,448 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    109855054409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  16. Fail75,447 miles (-553)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    135395754028
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  17. Pass76,000 miles (+7,380)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    278086853065
    • 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)
    • NoteWipers

  18. Pass68,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    296966342025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,620 miles (+2,876)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    626866842020
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise front b/pads getting low
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre cracking in tread edge
    • NoteAdvise p/a/s pipe ferrule by ABS pump showing signs of seepage

  20. Pass65,744 miles (+4,287)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    845557741099
    • NoteAdvise front b/pads low
    • NoteAdvise rear tyre treads low
    • NoteAdvise steering arm inner joints o/s & n/s showing signs of fatigue
    • NoteAdvise steering rack supply pipe slight seepage at gland

  21. Pass61,457 miles (+3,634)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,457 miles
    Test number
    272971750080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise power steering pipe damp under bonnet

  22. Pass57,823 miles (+6,394)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    634650398257
    • NoteRear tyres cracking due to age
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  23. Pass51,429 miles (+3,832)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    791503697218
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion noted on all brake discs.

  24. Pass47,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    892250217079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FPX

Does LB53 FPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FPX is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FPX?
The MOT on LB53 FPX is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FPX done?
LB53 FPX was recorded at 104,596 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
Has LB53 FPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FPX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 FPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 FPX find?
LB53 FPX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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