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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 SXWMOT history

LB53 SXW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,110 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SXW
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
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SXW was last recorded at 86,110 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 3,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2007: 12,070 miles, lower than 12,749 miles on 15 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,464 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,646 miles
Average per year
3,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,110 miles
  • 2025 – 82,464 miles
  • 2024 – 78,773 miles
  • 2023 – 75,306 miles
  • 2022 – 72,608 miles
  • 2021 – 65,590 miles
  • 2020 – 60,320 miles
  • 2019 – 55,345 miles
  • 2018 – 48,781 miles
  • 2017 – 42,507 miles
  • 2015 – 34,356 miles
  • 2014 – 32,218 miles
  • 2013 – 28,777 miles
  • 2012 – 25,170 miles
  • 2011 – 23,016 miles
  • 2010 – 20,967 miles
  • 2009 – 18,685 miles
  • 2008 – 14,733 miles
  • 2007 – 12,070 miles
  • 2006 – 12,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,110 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip adrift.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Undertray section loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,110 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,110 miles
    Test number
    756646587848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,464 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,464 miles
    Test number
    106817828142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,773 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,773 miles
    Test number
    212623505486
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip adrift. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray section loose.

  4. Fail78,769 miles (+3,463)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    592754051329
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction petrol vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels, not more than 8 passenger seats in addition to the driver’s seat and first used on or after 1 July 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip adrift. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray section loose.

  5. Pass75,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    800890453795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,292 miles (+2,684)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    707220398556
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,608 miles (+7,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    859362251979
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front &back (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass65,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    988279371734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,590 miles (+5,270)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    871866928038
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass60,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    454847224521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail60,320 miles (+4,975)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    563212014695
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass55,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    426324838862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,345 miles (+6,564)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    138432201413
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass48,781 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    945740633216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    838840286135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail42,507 miles (+8,151)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    509881031436
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,356 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    999911506001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,218 miles (+3,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    328716544305
    • 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)

  19. Pass28,777 miles (+3,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,777 miles
    Test number
    547370553300
    • 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)

  20. Pass25,170 miles (+2,154)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,170 miles
    Test number
    719773252322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split

  21. Pass23,016 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,016 miles
    Test number
    345690151369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,967 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,967 miles
    Test number
    481210750305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,685 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,685 miles
    Test number
    424569149493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,733 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,733 miles
    Test number
    290404658367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,070 miles (-679)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,070 miles
    Test number
    760502657325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,749 miles
    Test number
    623229846305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SXW

Does LB53 SXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SXW is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SXW?
The MOT on LB53 SXW is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 SXW done?
LB53 SXW was recorded at 86,110 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,764 miles a year.
Has LB53 SXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SXW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 SXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 SXW find?
LB53 SXW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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