Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LB53 HYWMOT history
LB53 HYW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,190 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 99,190 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,228 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 HYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 HYW was last recorded at 99,190 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,155 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,035 miles
- Average per year
- 4,228 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,190 miles
- 2025 – 97,155 miles
- 2024 – 94,105 miles
- 2023 – 88,908 miles
- 2022 – 82,685 miles
- 2021 – 71,593 miles
- 2020 – 67,844 miles
- 2019 – 65,095 miles
- 2018 – 62,457 miles
- 2017 – 59,001 miles
- 2016 – 54,287 miles
- 2015 – 50,060 miles
- 2014 – 45,824 miles
- 2013 – 42,250 miles
- 2012 – 38,711 miles
- 2011 – 35,229 miles
- 2010 – 31,296 miles
- 2008 – 27,572 miles
- 2007 – 21,810 miles
- 2006 – 16,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,190 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear tyre cut on treads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
29 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,190 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 99,190 miles
- Test number
- 509685090912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,155 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 97,155 miles
- Test number
- 962633035238
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail97,155 miles (+3,050)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,155 miles
- Test number
- 812343571765
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,105 miles (+5,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 94,105 miles
- Test number
- 844832644894
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 88,908 miles
- Test number
- 866285063053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,908 miles (+6,223)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,908 miles
- Test number
- 963682139632
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,685 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 82,685 miles
- Test number
- 950545158729
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail82,685 miles (+11,092)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,685 miles
- Test number
- 298582430878
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,593 miles (+3,749)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 71,593 miles
- Test number
- 610120171140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,844 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 67,844 miles
- Test number
- 427071197503
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket damage
Fail67,844 miles (+2,749)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,844 miles
- Test number
- 149407587142
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket damage
Pass65,095 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 65,095 miles
- Test number
- 258840848872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,095 miles (+2,638)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,095 miles
- Test number
- 788079385254
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,457 miles (+3,456)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,457 miles
- Test number
- 388701520244
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear tyre has cracked on the outer side wall
- AdvisoryEml light stays on
Pass59,001 miles (+4,714)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 59,001 miles
- Test number
- 387323008172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,287 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 54,287 miles
- Test number
- 753152154616
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on treads
Fail54,287 miles (+4,227)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,287 miles
- Test number
- 544969625930
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on treads
Pass50,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 50,060 miles
- Test number
- 228202915034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,060 miles (+4,236)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,060 miles
- Test number
- 998202915018
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass45,824 miles (+3,574)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 45,824 miles
- Test number
- 735698314040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,250 miles (+3,539)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 42,250 miles
- Test number
- 467588613040
- 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)
Fail38,711 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,711 miles
- Test number
- 376889212064
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass38,711 miles (+3,482)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 38,711 miles
- Test number
- 626049112052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,229 miles (+3,933)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,229 miles
- Test number
- 357490821030
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,296 miles (+3,724)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 31,296 miles
- Test number
- 803190120051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,572 miles (+5,762)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,572 miles
- Test number
- 463781758487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,810 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 21,810 miles
- Test number
- 484594647362
- 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)
Fail21,810 miles (+5,565)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,810 miles
- Test number
- 591814847328
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- 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)
Pass16,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 16,245 miles
- Test number
- 733030056315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 HYW
- Does LB53 HYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HYW is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 HYW?
- The MOT on LB53 HYW is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 HYW done?
- LB53 HYW was recorded at 99,190 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
- Has LB53 HYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 HYW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 HYW 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 HYW find?
- LB53 HYW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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