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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB53 NLZMOT history

LB53 NLZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,530 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NLZ
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
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NLZ was last recorded at 95,530 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 1,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,164 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,366 miles
Average per year
3,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,530 miles
  • 2024 – 94,164 miles
  • 2023 – 92,545 miles
  • 2022 – 91,096 miles
  • 2021 – 90,039 miles
  • 2020 – 87,674 miles
  • 2019 – 85,396 miles
  • 2018 – 83,581 miles
  • 2017 – 81,414 miles
  • 2016 – 79,796 miles
  • 2015 – 78,548 miles
  • 2014 – 76,873 miles
  • 2013 – 73,790 miles
  • 2012 – 66,149 miles
  • 2011 – 59,966 miles
  • 2010 – 53,856 miles
  • 2009 – 47,237 miles
  • 2008 – 39,826 miles
  • 2007 – 32,657 miles
  • 2006 – 25,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,530 miles (+1,366)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,530 miles
    Test number
    477879594219
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,164 miles (+1,619)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,164 miles
    Test number
    372559703588
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,545 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    233985876717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail92,545 miles (+1,449)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    894487265447
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,096 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    534047164547
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail91,096 miles (+1,057)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    629517861412
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,039 miles (+2,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,039 miles
    Test number
    412205622747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight cracks and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass87,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,674 miles
    Test number
    793205710813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,674 miles (+2,278)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,674 miles
    Test number
    559949767483
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,396 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,396 miles
    Test number
    442171206885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,581 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    973925138216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,414 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    841432388005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,796 miles
    Test number
    894378495894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,796 miles (+1,248)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,796 miles
    Test number
    982652174693
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,548 miles
    Test number
    823842892185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,548 miles (+1,675)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,548 miles
    Test number
    656569666584
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

  17. Pass76,873 miles (+3,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    458076124319
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass73,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    256222823329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail73,790 miles (+7,641)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    608332223319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass66,149 miles (+6,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,149 miles
    Test number
    409004712348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass59,966 miles (+6,110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,966 miles
    Test number
    566952321395
    • NoteStains on fuel filter. Not leaking at time of test.

  22. Pass53,856 miles (+6,619)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,856 miles
    Test number
    862024140351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted and worn

  23. Pass47,237 miles (+7,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    131445249308
    • NoteAlarm Siren is rubbing against inlet hose to engine.

  24. Pass39,826 miles (+7,169)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    522725448399
    • NoteCentral locking n/w properly (non genuine)
    • NoteEngine breather hose broken.
    • NoteFuel filter looks old (not leaking)

  25. Pass32,657 miles (+7,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,657 miles
    Test number
    802036647376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass25,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,163 miles
    Test number
    114121846358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NLZ

Does LB53 NLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NLZ is valid until 18 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NLZ?
The MOT on LB53 NLZ is valid until 18 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 NLZ done?
LB53 NLZ was recorded at 95,530 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 3,735 miles a year.
Has LB53 NLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NLZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 NLZ 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 NLZ find?
LB53 NLZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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