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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB53 MZNMOT history

LB53 MZN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2022
Mileage
131,007 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MZN was last recorded at 131,007 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 4,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,961 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,046 miles
Average per year
6,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 131,007 miles
  • 2020 – 126,961 miles
  • 2019 – 123,073 miles
  • 2018 – 119,648 miles
  • 2017 – 113,105 miles
  • 2016 – 104,348 miles
  • 2015 – 92,447 miles
  • 2014 – 87,007 miles
  • 2013 – 82,974 miles
  • 2012 – 76,609 miles
  • 2011 – 69,689 miles
  • 2010 – 63,622 miles
  • 2009 – 54,798 miles
  • 2008 – 48,111 miles
  • 2006 – 33,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,007 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,007 miles
    Test number
    217875155696
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,007 miles (+4,046)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,007 miles
    Test number
    471815956002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,961 miles (+3,888)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,961 miles
    Test number
    469120047810
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,073 miles (+3,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,073 miles
    Test number
    674818420031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass119,648 miles (+6,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    882199987427
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass113,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,105 miles
    Test number
    692013079153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail113,105 miles (+8,757)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,105 miles
    Test number
    674879232866
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass104,348 miles (+11,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,348 miles
    Test number
    936535503973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass92,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    267629147284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Fail92,447 miles (+5,440)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    643912463943
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass87,007 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    766269114370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,974 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    179417723375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,609 miles (+6,920)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    496468602478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in ns track rod inner knuckle

  14. Pass69,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    488782101485
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail69,689 miles (+6,067)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    868942401341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass63,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    210814220356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,622 miles (+8,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    361924620315
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,798 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,798 miles
    Test number
    200083809381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,111 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    112193038365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate has damage but unlikely to become detatched from vehicle

  20. Fail48,111 miles (+14,340)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    723393038310
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate has damage but unlikely to become detatched from vehicle

  21. Pass33,771 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,771 miles
    Test number
    382874926346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  22. Fail33,771 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,771 miles
    Test number
    531954026397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

Questions about LB53 MZN

Does LB53 MZN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MZN expired on 18 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MZN?
The MOT on LB53 MZN expired on 18 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MZN done?
LB53 MZN was recorded at 131,007 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 6,462 miles a year.
Has LB53 MZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MZN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 MZN 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 MZN find?
LB53 MZN passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play; rear coil spring corroded both rear.

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