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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 OBVMOT history

LB53 OBV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,424 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OBV
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
27 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OBV was last recorded at 103,424 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 3,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,336 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,088 miles
Average per year
4,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,424 miles
  • 2025 – 100,336 miles
  • 2024 – 96,726 miles
  • 2023 – 94,447 miles
  • 2022 – 92,485 miles
  • 2021 – 90,619 miles
  • 2019 – 87,241 miles
  • 2017 – 85,535 miles
  • 2016 – 83,984 miles
  • 2015 – 81,333 miles
  • 2014 – 78,781 miles
  • 2013 – 76,348 miles
  • 2012 – 73,826 miles
  • 2011 – 71,604 miles
  • 2010 – 57,973 miles
  • 2009 – 44,927 miles
  • 2008 – 32,580 miles
  • 2007 – 22,085 miles
  • 2006 – 16,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,424 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,424 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    222585213398
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail103,424 miles (+3,088)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    362058443616
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass100,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,336 miles
    Test number
    452654764467
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail100,336 miles (+3,610)1 dangerous4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,336 miles
    Test number
    532215463564
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass96,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    796559281884
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail96,726 miles (+2,279)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    578595160550
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    713557550051
    • 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. Fail94,447 miles (+1,962)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    276991434683
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass92,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    362701002463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail92,485 miles (+1,866)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    159661373661
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    764415246870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail90,619 miles (+3,378)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    145869967711
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass87,241 miles (+1,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,241 miles
    Test number
    564675146567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass85,535 miles (+1,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,535 miles
    Test number
    890031543311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAll tyres very marginal wear.

  15. Pass83,984 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,984 miles
    Test number
    937583914199
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre very worn and nail in tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust fittings corroding
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very worn on inner edges

  16. Fail83,984 miles (+2,651)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,984 miles
    Test number
    780242887727
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre very worn and nail in tread
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust fittings corroding
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very worn on inner edges

  17. Pass81,333 miles (+2,552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    378696741742
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust fittings deteriorating

  18. Pass78,781 miles (+2,433)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,781 miles
    Test number
    437495544461
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust fittings corroding -centre steady bracket cracked

  19. Pass76,348 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    588502163345
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust fittings corroding -centre steady bracket cracked

  20. Fail76,344 miles (+2,518)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,344 miles
    Test number
    837728953381
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust fittings corroding -centre steady bracket cracked

  21. Pass73,826 miles (+2,222)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    897576842361
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust fittings corroding -centre steady bracket cracked

  22. Fail71,604 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    405146251422
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass71,604 miles (+13,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    485236151410
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass57,973 miles (+13,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    991762940377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass44,927 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    383599249389
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres rather worn

  26. Fail44,927 miles (+12,347)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    504399149392
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres rather worn
    • NoteStone trapped in offside front suspension

  27. Pass32,580 miles (+10,495)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,580 miles
    Test number
    773942358376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass22,085 miles (+5,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,085 miles
    Test number
    431151267408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass16,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,577 miles
    Test number
    303391446355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OBV

Does LB53 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 OBV is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OBV?
The MOT on LB53 OBV is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 OBV done?
LB53 OBV was recorded at 103,424 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,535 miles a year.
Has LB53 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OBV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 OBV 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 OBV find?
LB53 OBV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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