Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LB53 OZKMOT history
LB53 OZK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,318 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 166,318 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 OZK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 5 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 OZK was last recorded at 166,318 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,571 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,747 miles
- Average per year
- 6,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,318 miles
- 2025 – 162,571 miles
- 2024 – 160,630 miles
- 2023 – 158,522 miles
- 2022 – 154,870 miles
- 2021 – 151,885 miles
- 2020 – 148,953 miles
- 2019 – 144,537 miles
- 2018 – 137,474 miles
- 2017 – 130,729 miles
- 2016 – 124,001 miles
- 2015 – 116,629 miles
- 2014 – 109,962 miles
- 2013 – 103,477 miles
- 2012 – 96,175 miles
- 2011 – 87,861 miles
- 2010 – 75,270 miles
- 2009 – 64,792 miles
- 2008 – 52,707 miles
- 2007 – 41,779 miles
- 2006 – 29,226 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,318 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 166,318 miles
- Test number
- 408897446666
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail166,318 miles (+3,747)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,318 miles
- Test number
- 570901218339
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,571 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 162,571 miles
- Test number
- 276058943459
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,571 miles (+2,941)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,571 miles
- Test number
- 408220594802
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,630 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,630 miles
- Test number
- 608008638250
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail160,630 miles (+2,108)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,630 miles
- Test number
- 998750175355
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass158,522 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 158,522 miles
- Test number
- 466366273054
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear seat not fitted at time of test ( rear seat belt)
Fail158,517 miles (+3,647)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,517 miles
- Test number
- 356899191207
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear seat not fitted at time of test ( rear seat belt)
Pass154,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 154,870 miles
- Test number
- 683576590395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,868 miles (+2,983)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,868 miles
- Test number
- 510346445695
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass151,885 miles (+2,932)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 151,885 miles
- Test number
- 262355678903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,953 miles (+4,416)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 148,953 miles
- Test number
- 976511857250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,537 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 144,537 miles
- Test number
- 286542546327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,535 miles (+7,061)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,535 miles
- Test number
- 621391672793
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Servo pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,474 miles (+6,745)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 137,474 miles
- Test number
- 329592521637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 130,729 miles
- Test number
- 689403615178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,729 miles (+6,728)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,729 miles
- Test number
- 321033125727
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass124,001 miles (+7,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 124,001 miles
- Test number
- 368517170606
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass116,629 miles (+6,667)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 116,629 miles
- Test number
- 306919815433
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteLong travel on foot brake
Pass109,962 miles (+6,485)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 109,962 miles
- Test number
- 797473024241
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass103,477 miles (+7,302)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 103,477 miles
- Test number
- 396622233288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 96,175 miles
- Test number
- 995163532274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,170 miles (+8,309)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,170 miles
- Test number
- 837703032270
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass87,861 miles (+12,591)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 87,861 miles
- Test number
- 886271131258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,270 miles (+10,478)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 75,270 miles
- Test number
- 611451830254
- NoteNearside front tyre low on outer tread
Pass64,792 miles (+12,085)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,792 miles
- Test number
- 872810239220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,707 miles (+10,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,707 miles
- Test number
- 504512938245
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass41,779 miles (+12,553)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 41,779 miles
- Test number
- 874032537236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 29,226 miles
- Test number
- 622733136210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 OZK
- Does LB53 OZK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 OZK is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 OZK?
- The MOT on LB53 OZK is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 OZK done?
- LB53 OZK was recorded at 166,318 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,858 miles a year.
- Has LB53 OZK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 OZK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 OZK 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 OZK find?
- LB53 OZK passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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