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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 MZXMOT history

LB53 MZX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,542 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MZX was last recorded at 112,542 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,472 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,070 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,542 miles
  • 2025 – 110,472 miles
  • 2024 – 108,303 miles
  • 2023 – 105,982 miles
  • 2022 – 101,852 miles
  • 2021 – 97,851 miles
  • 2019 – 90,710 miles
  • 2018 – 80,682 miles
  • 2017 – 80,616 miles
  • 2016 – 77,188 miles
  • 2015 – 73,202 miles
  • 2014 – 68,969 miles
  • 2013 – 64,972 miles
  • 2012 – 59,491 miles
  • 2011 – 52,337 miles
  • 2010 – 44,689 miles
  • 2009 – 38,378 miles
  • 2008 – 30,101 miles
  • 2007 – 21,844 miles
  • 2006 – 15,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,542 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,542 miles (+2,070)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,542 miles
    Test number
    862034764208
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,472 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    648835738439
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,472 miles (+2,169)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    327376267911
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,303 miles (+2,321)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,303 miles
    Test number
    893748869057
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,982 miles (+4,130)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    513943190421
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,852 miles (+4,001)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,852 miles
    Test number
    289956321362
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,851 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,851 miles
    Test number
    229966118817
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail97,836 miles (+7,126)3 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,836 miles
    Test number
    747954124917
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Detatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished. 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished. 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass90,710 miles (+10,028)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,710 miles
    Test number
    154336668279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow center

  10. Pass80,682 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,682 miles
    Test number
    178715555086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail80,616 miles (+3,428)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,616 miles
    Test number
    512194899884
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass77,188 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    164679674468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail77,187 miles (+3,985)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,187 miles
    Test number
    328747815386
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,202 miles (+4,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    399466592531
    • 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)

  15. Pass68,969 miles (+3,997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    325471954376
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm tread

  16. Pass64,972 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    427545643482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,491 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    418752852448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,337 miles (+7,648)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,337 miles
    Test number
    347650241392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,689 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,689 miles
    Test number
    191204350371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,378 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    453422959494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    431291558435
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail30,101 miles (+8,257)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    603111558334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass21,844 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    572097747301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,082 miles
    Test number
    414543456486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,082 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,082 miles
    Test number
    741533856365
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Questions about LB53 MZX

Does LB53 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MZX is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MZX?
The MOT on LB53 MZX is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 MZX done?
LB53 MZX was recorded at 112,542 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has LB53 MZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MZX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 MZX 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 MZX find?
LB53 MZX passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively slight bind, and 1 more.

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