Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc
LB53 LEXMOT history
LB53 LEX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 139,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 139,166 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 LEX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 30 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 LEX was last recorded at 139,166 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,695 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,471 miles
- Average per year
- 9,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,166 miles
- 2025 – 135,695 miles
- 2024 – 125,386 miles
- 2023 – 117,225 miles
- 2022 – 104,202 miles
- 2020 – 84,074 miles
- 2019 – 72,474 miles
- 2018 – 64,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 3 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,166 miles (+3,471)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 139,166 miles
- Test number
- 733991498313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,695 miles (+10,309)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 135,695 miles
- Test number
- 573958479829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,386 miles (+8,161)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 125,386 miles
- Test number
- 996351727070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,225 miles (+13,023)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 117,225 miles
- Test number
- 536310062684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,202 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 104,202 miles
- Test number
- 941093187338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail104,202 miles (+20,128)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,202 miles
- Test number
- 572911873533
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,074 miles (+11,600)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,074 miles
- Test number
- 859835254298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,474 miles (+8,368)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 72,474 miles
- Test number
- 621564969835
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass64,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 64,106 miles
- Test number
- 512309131603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 LEX
- Does LB53 LEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LEX is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 LEX?
- The MOT on LB53 LEX is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 LEX done?
- LB53 LEX was recorded at 139,166 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,509 miles a year.
- Has LB53 LEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 LEX has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 LEX 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 LEX find?
- LB53 LEX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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