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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 OBOMOT history

LB53 OBO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
133,780 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OBO was last recorded at 133,780 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,778 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,780 miles
  • 2021 – 126,830 miles
  • 2019 – 115,179 miles
  • 2018 – 106,003 miles
  • 2017 – 105,618 miles
  • 2016 – 87,181 miles
  • 2015 – 78,600 miles
  • 2014 – 69,090 miles
  • 2013 – 65,034 miles
  • 2012 – 60,745 miles
  • 2010 – 52,699 miles
  • 2009 – 44,749 miles
  • 2008 – 38,652 miles
  • 2007 – 31,530 miles
  • 2006 – 21,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,780 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Eml on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • N\s\f inner cv gaitor requires attention

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,780 miles (+2)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,780 miles
    Test number
    668372878247
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,778 miles (+6,948)5 dangerous4 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,778 miles
    Test number
    384056251923
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass126,830 miles (+11,651)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,830 miles
    Test number
    526135485025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass115,179 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,179 miles
    Test number
    795353825056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to flex) has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail115,150 miles (+9,147)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    772986123241
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to flex) has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,003 miles (+385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,003 miles
    Test number
    134156817406
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisorySlight blow front of exhaust

  7. Fail105,618 miles (+5,896)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    694046571772
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryN\s\f inner cv gaitor requires attention
    • AdvisoryO\s\r tyre low outer edge and cracking in tread

  8. Pass99,722 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,722 miles
    Test number
    686619358389
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryN\s\f inner cv gaitor requires attention
    • AdvisoryWear in o\s and n\s\f strut top mountings

  9. Fail99,721 miles (+12,540)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    195474301532
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryN\s\f inner cv gaitor requires attention
    • AdvisoryWear in o\s and n\s\f strut top mountings

  10. Pass87,181 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,181 miles
    Test number
    802322642256
    • AdvisoryFront and centre exhaust mountings broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail87,098 miles (+8,498)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    127631976459
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and centre exhaust mountings broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass78,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,600 miles
    Test number
    195410715036
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail78,600 miles (+9,510)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,600 miles
    Test number
    959300815073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass69,090 miles (+4,056)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,090 miles
    Test number
    879564304053
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf inner cv boot clip missing

  15. Pass65,034 miles (+4,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    845795003010
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,745 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    639675302069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,699 miles (+7,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,699 miles
    Test number
    751560040385
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass44,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    622381649371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,749 miles (+6,097)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    841861949383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass38,652 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,652 miles
    Test number
    420078038453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,530 miles (+9,601)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,530 miles
    Test number
    600007137358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,929 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,929 miles
    Test number
    834221346371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,872 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,872 miles
    Test number
    513430646367
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB53 OBO

Does LB53 OBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OBO expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OBO?
The MOT on LB53 OBO expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OBO done?
LB53 OBO was recorded at 133,780 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has LB53 OBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OBO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 OBO 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 OBO find?
LB53 OBO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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