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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 NMJMOT history

LB53 NMJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
135,778 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NMJ was last recorded at 135,778 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 6,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,585 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,193 miles
Average per year
6,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,778 miles
  • 2023 – 129,585 miles
  • 2022 – 128,277 miles
  • 2021 – 119,746 miles
  • 2019 – 109,275 miles
  • 2018 – 102,729 miles
  • 2017 – 95,102 miles
  • 2016 – 86,721 miles
  • 2015 – 79,787 miles
  • 2014 – 73,718 miles
  • 2013 – 63,758 miles
  • 2012 – 54,093 miles
  • 2011 – 50,083 miles
  • 2010 – 44,663 miles
  • 2008 – 39,102 miles
  • 2006 – 30,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,778 miles (+6,193)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,778 miles
    Test number
    568413772674
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass129,585 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,585 miles
    Test number
    639344735091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,456 miles (+1,179)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,456 miles
    Test number
    512723710800
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,277 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,277 miles
    Test number
    491377641091
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail128,273 miles (+8,527)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,273 miles
    Test number
    908477013447
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,746 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,746 miles
    Test number
    658889734660
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail119,746 miles (+10,471)2 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,746 miles
    Test number
    949329373216
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass109,275 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,275 miles
    Test number
    503177725201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,729 miles
    Test number
    659082615514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,729 miles (+7,627)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,729 miles
    Test number
    201083616188
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass95,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    591650321002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,102 miles (+8,381)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    626680154822
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  13. Pass86,721 miles (+6,934)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    726530596861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,787 miles (+6,069)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    395035585072
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass73,718 miles7 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    196443654253
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen just outside swept area o/s of vehicle
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces
    • NoteGearbox oil leak from selector area
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to entire exhaust sytem from catalytic converter backwards along vehicle
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut to cord in treads but below 25mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has uneven wear
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin

  16. Fail73,718 miles (+9,960)5 failures7 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    925823454242
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen just outside swept area o/s of vehicle
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces
    • NoteGearbox oil leak from selector area
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to entire exhaust sytem from catalytic converter backwards along vehicle
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut to cord in treads but below 25mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has uneven wear
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin

  17. Pass63,758 miles (+9,665)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,758 miles
    Test number
    515121433256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail54,093 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    136377202230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass54,093 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    319347402252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass50,083 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    587917801239
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass44,663 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    974428010249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,102 miles (+8,918)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,102 miles
    Test number
    324676078407
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING. O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED. N/S/R TYRE WORN, CUT & CRACKING. O/S SILL DAMAGED

  23. Pass30,184 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,184 miles
    Test number
    882643246328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOff side rear tyer side wall slightly damage

Questions about LB53 NMJ

Does LB53 NMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 NMJ expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NMJ?
The MOT on LB53 NMJ expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 NMJ done?
LB53 NMJ was recorded at 135,778 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 6,110 miles a year.
Has LB53 NMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NMJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 NMJ 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 NMJ find?
LB53 NMJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside power steering component has slight seepage from a component; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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