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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 LVWMOT history

LB53 LVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
148,698 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LVW
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
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LVW was last recorded at 148,698 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 4,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,264 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,434 miles
Average per year
7,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,698 miles
  • 2023 – 144,264 miles
  • 2022 – 137,335 miles
  • 2021 – 130,017 miles
  • 2020 – 125,005 miles
  • 2019 – 119,123 miles
  • 2018 – 108,163 miles
  • 2016 – 101,950 miles
  • 2015 – 96,155 miles
  • 2014 – 92,238 miles
  • 2013 – 83,093 miles
  • 2012 – 77,434 miles
  • 2011 – 72,739 miles
  • 2010 – 66,628 miles
  • 2009 – 57,660 miles
  • 2008 – 45,776 miles
  • 2007 – 24,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,698 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,698 miles (+4,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,698 miles
    Test number
    347859833125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,264 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,264 miles
    Test number
    880205465703
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARING LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail144,262 miles (+6,927)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,262 miles
    Test number
    557778424117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARING LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,335 miles (+7,318)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,335 miles
    Test number
    981070912920
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,017 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,017 miles
    Test number
    587017815062
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail130,017 miles (+5,012)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,017 miles
    Test number
    857045156793
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,005 miles
    Test number
    546667466006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,005 miles (+5,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,005 miles
    Test number
    741660778211
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,123 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,123 miles
    Test number
    995161204346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,110 miles (+10,947)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    981586555060
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,163 miles (+6,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,163 miles
    Test number
    671147510772
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,950 miles (+5,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,950 miles
    Test number
    775023548689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass96,155 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    730528286225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,238 miles (+9,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    809822524392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass83,093 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,093 miles
    Test number
    768449903343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,434 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    539538022359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail77,426 miles (+4,687)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    909821722361
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass72,739 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    618498321376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,628 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    493836710438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,660 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    973765329322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,650 miles (+11,874)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    401274629403
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm. [Michelin 175/80 X 14H]

  22. Pass45,776 miles (+11,510)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,776 miles
    Test number
    442974358334
    • NoteFront brake discs dished.
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin.

  23. Pass34,266 miles (+9,781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    904074008042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    612745507047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LVW

Does LB53 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LVW expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LVW?
The MOT on LB53 LVW expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LVW done?
LB53 LVW was recorded at 148,698 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 7,071 miles a year.
Has LB53 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LVW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 LVW 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 LVW find?
LB53 LVW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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