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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LB53 MZWMOT history

LB53 MZW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
160,295 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 MZW was last recorded at 160,295 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 5,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,145 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,150 miles
Average per year
8,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,295 miles
  • 2022 – 155,145 miles
  • 2021 – 151,348 miles
  • 2020 – 145,993 miles
  • 2019 – 136,192 miles
  • 2018 – 124,885 miles
  • 2017 – 110,280 miles
  • 2016 – 97,152 miles
  • 2015 – 90,255 miles
  • 2014 – 83,128 miles
  • 2013 – 76,036 miles
  • 2012 – 69,138 miles
  • 2011 – 61,551 miles
  • 2010 – 54,788 miles
  • 2009 – 46,565 miles
  • 2008 – 39,193 miles
  • 2007 – 31,164 miles
  • 2006 – 23,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,295 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,295 miles (+5,150)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,295 miles
    Test number
    777748258748
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,145 miles
    Test number
    731394300899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion around rear wheel arch only surface rust

  3. Fail155,145 miles (+3,797)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,145 miles
    Test number
    553137672814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion around rear wheel arch only surface rust

  4. Pass151,348 miles (+5,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,348 miles
    Test number
    681119704582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    457785773102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf headlight cracked not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail145,993 miles (+9,801)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    311155594329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf headlight cracked not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,192 miles
    Test number
    267006870242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,192 miles (+11,307)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,192 miles
    Test number
    532492545960
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,885 miles
    Test number
    116131919329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,885 miles (+14,605)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,885 miles
    Test number
    699212811221
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass110,280 miles (+13,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,280 miles
    Test number
    730651271527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass97,152 miles (+6,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,152 miles
    Test number
    768431401077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass90,255 miles (+7,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,255 miles
    Test number
    736088225814
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass83,128 miles (+7,092)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,128 miles
    Test number
    559755144357
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass76,036 miles (+6,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    735863143345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteE M L on

  16. Pass69,138 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    486560842425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,123 miles (+7,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,123 miles
    Test number
    608729632366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass61,551 miles (+6,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    385311341300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,788 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,788 miles
    Test number
    654704130385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,565 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    242086639367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,193 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,193 miles
    Test number
    572887338346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,164 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,164 miles
    Test number
    440104427361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    484885846351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MZW

Does LB53 MZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MZW expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MZW?
The MOT on LB53 MZW expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MZW done?
LB53 MZW was recorded at 160,295 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
Has LB53 MZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MZW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 MZW 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 MZW find?
LB53 MZW failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 1 more.

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