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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 HYNMOT history

LB53 HYN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,101 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HYN was last recorded at 122,101 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 16,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,701 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
16,400 miles
Average per year
5,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,101 miles
  • 2024 – 105,701 miles
  • 2023 – 102,343 miles
  • 2022 – 96,259 miles
  • 2021 – 92,156 miles
  • 2020 – 87,006 miles
  • 2019 – 83,265 miles
  • 2018 – 73,730 miles
  • 2016 – 65,328 miles
  • 2015 – 62,095 miles
  • 2014 – 57,666 miles
  • 2013 – 51,456 miles
  • 2012 – 42,743 miles
  • 2011 – 38,523 miles
  • 2010 – 35,620 miles
  • 2009 – 31,673 miles
  • 2008 – 28,141 miles
  • 2007 – 22,960 miles
  • 2006 – 17,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryOil warning light on

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,101 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    504938923979
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOil warning light on

  2. Fail122,099 miles (+16,398)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    703273096667
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOil warning light on

  3. Pass105,701 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,701 miles
    Test number
    247101648861
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail105,699 miles (+3,356)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    749083790528
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass102,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,343 miles
    Test number
    842057363969
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  6. Fail102,343 miles (+6,084)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,343 miles
    Test number
    642709839714
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  7. Pass96,259 miles (+4,103)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,259 miles
    Test number
    800971542460
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,156 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    496594815652
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail92,156 miles (+5,150)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    551656421692
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,006 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,006 miles
    Test number
    986677012950
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail87,006 miles (+3,741)2 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,006 miles
    Test number
    248761367950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    385699408150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,265 miles (+9,535)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    945923452111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass73,730 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,730 miles
    Test number
    560161600827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,863 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,863 miles
    Test number
    333023609544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,328 miles (+3,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    641770990436
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking from radiator

  17. Pass62,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    932610185517
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail62,095 miles (+4,429)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    816327325319
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass57,666 miles (+6,210)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    679350834337
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteWipers starting to split

  20. Pass51,456 miles (+8,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    445340633303
    • 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)

  21. Pass42,743 miles (+4,220)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,743 miles
    Test number
    455389132330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDrivers rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished
    • NotePassenger rear tyre worn to 3mm perished and nail in tread
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass38,523 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,523 miles
    Test number
    387791241365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,620 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,620 miles
    Test number
    390358240396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,673 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,673 miles
    Test number
    141151159376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,141 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    630281758358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,960 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,960 miles
    Test number
    714037147354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,232 miles
    Test number
    862530146319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HYN

Does LB53 HYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HYN is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HYN?
The MOT on LB53 HYN is valid until 11 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 HYN done?
LB53 HYN was recorded at 122,101 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,538 miles a year.
Has LB53 HYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HYN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 HYN 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 HYN find?
LB53 HYN passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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