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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 OCAMOT history

LB53 OCA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2024
Mileage
155,233 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OCA was last recorded at 155,233 miles on 26 Jun 2023, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,207 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
7,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,233 miles
  • 2022 – 154,838 miles
  • 2019 – 139,630 miles
  • 2018 – 124,634 miles
  • 2016 – 123,544 miles
  • 2015 – 120,409 miles
  • 2013 – 113,506 miles
  • 2011 – 92,497 miles
  • 2010 – 74,585 miles
  • 2008 – 61,907 miles
  • 2007 – 48,622 miles
  • 2006 – 37,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,233 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,233 miles
    Test number
    446462883331
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail155,207 miles (+369)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,207 miles
    Test number
    787595552456
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass154,838 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,838 miles
    Test number
    245852572242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail154,836 miles (+15,206)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,836 miles
    Test number
    190337159925
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,630 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,630 miles
    Test number
    117105331567
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail139,630 miles2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,630 miles
    Test number
    842644618791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail139,625 miles (+14,991)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,625 miles
    Test number
    206229313097
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Exceeds 10mm diameter (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass124,634 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,634 miles
    Test number
    180957641995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,544 miles (+3,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,544 miles
    Test number
    699691828293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low pressure
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail120,409 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,409 miles
    Test number
    705662475055
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass120,409 miles (+6,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,409 miles
    Test number
    968432675048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass113,506 miles (+21,009)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,506 miles
    Test number
    365572783448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  13. Pass92,497 miles (+17,912)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,497 miles
    Test number
    895737021398
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre out of shape

  14. Pass74,585 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    893718630298
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass broken
    • NoteSlight play in n/s tie rod in rack

  15. Fail74,585 miles (+12,678)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    393658530246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass broken
    • NoteSlight play in n/s tie rod in rack

  16. Pass61,907 miles (+13,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    591746968326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,622 miles (+11,149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    353642767342
    • NoteNearside mirrow class cracked

  18. Pass37,473 miles (+63)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,473 miles
    Test number
    452180746443
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass37,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,410 miles
    Test number
    190558136305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OCA

Does LB53 OCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OCA expired on 25 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OCA?
The MOT on LB53 OCA expired on 25 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OCA done?
LB53 OCA was recorded at 155,233 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2023, an average of 7,116 miles a year.
Has LB53 OCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OCA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 OCA 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 OCA find?
LB53 OCA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside non obligatory mirror damaged missing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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