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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB53 PYWMOT history

LB53 PYW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,825 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PYW was last recorded at 140,825 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,225 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,600 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,825 miles
  • 2024 – 134,225 miles
  • 2023 – 127,829 miles
  • 2022 – 120,598 miles
  • 2021 – 116,709 miles
  • 2020 – 108,530 miles
  • 2019 – 102,109 miles
  • 2018 – 91,565 miles
  • 2017 – 74,585 miles
  • 2016 – 60,980 miles
  • 2015 – 51,587 miles
  • 2014 – 48,778 miles
  • 2013 – 46,460 miles
  • 2012 – 43,023 miles
  • 2011 – 39,738 miles
  • 2010 – 35,905 miles
  • 2009 – 30,511 miles
  • 2008 – 25,329 miles
  • 2007 – 20,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,825 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Rear wiper blade deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,825 miles (+6,600)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,825 miles
    Test number
    991587949128
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass134,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,225 miles
    Test number
    231331047927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,220 miles (+6,391)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,220 miles
    Test number
    328884780909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

  4. Pass127,829 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,829 miles
    Test number
    927188009299
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

  5. Fail127,820 miles (+7,222)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    268872098723
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

  6. Pass120,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    554393944561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,589 miles (+3,880)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,589 miles
    Test number
    240802164065
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  8. Pass116,709 miles (+8,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,709 miles
    Test number
    412549306482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

  9. Pass108,530 miles (+6,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    560692082716
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

  10. Pass102,109 miles (+10,544)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,109 miles
    Test number
    113641605533
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front strut top mounts.

  11. Pass91,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,565 miles
    Test number
    450719609591
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  12. Fail91,561 miles (+16,976)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    846214379945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  13. Pass74,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    952036193433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,583 miles (+13,603)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    423942412234
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,980 miles (+9,393)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    826330993555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    997273794148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking in tread & on outer sidewall

  17. Fail51,587 miles (+2,809)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    909937965234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking in tread & on outer sidewall

  18. Pass48,778 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    385355694415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,460 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    405180723484
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass46,460 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    479060823302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    189742512317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,023 miles (+3,285)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    458792512368
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass39,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,738 miles
    Test number
    779603711340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,735 miles (+3,830)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    236633911398
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,905 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    464734020367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,511 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    902068619364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,329 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,329 miles
    Test number
    951592228328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,998 miles
    Test number
    991038897231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PYW

Does LB53 PYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 PYW is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PYW?
The MOT on LB53 PYW is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 PYW done?
LB53 PYW was recorded at 140,825 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has LB53 PYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PYW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 PYW 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 PYW find?
LB53 PYW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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