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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 SYAMOT history

LB53 SYA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2023
Mileage
144,252 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SYA was last recorded at 144,252 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,249 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,252 miles
  • 2021 – 140,937 miles
  • 2020 – 139,265 miles
  • 2019 – 137,165 miles
  • 2018 – 132,530 miles
  • 2017 – 128,360 miles
  • 2016 – 123,212 miles
  • 2015 – 117,530 miles
  • 2014 – 111,331 miles
  • 2013 – 104,355 miles
  • 2012 – 91,021 miles
  • 2011 – 78,662 miles
  • 2010 – 65,160 miles
  • 2009 – 50,382 miles
  • 2008 – 38,306 miles
  • 2007 – 31,601 miles
  • 2006 – 24,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,252 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,252 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,252 miles
    Test number
    922740009254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail144,249 miles (+3,312)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,249 miles
    Test number
    487030310718
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass140,937 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,937 miles
    Test number
    224137422939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,265 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,265 miles
    Test number
    911736101948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,254 miles (+2,089)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,254 miles
    Test number
    246590266310
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,165 miles
    Test number
    744930129427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,160 miles (+4,630)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,160 miles
    Test number
    108443232162
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  8. Pass132,530 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,530 miles
    Test number
    635756040976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,522 miles (+4,162)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,522 miles
    Test number
    621226040920
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass128,360 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,360 miles
    Test number
    159560943763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,212 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,212 miles
    Test number
    959216186218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,530 miles (+6,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    542946177931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass111,331 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,331 miles
    Test number
    995173354378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,355 miles (+13,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    346751053329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,021 miles (+12,359)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,021 miles
    Test number
    166817142341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,662 miles (+13,502)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    876909241387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,160 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    401260640429
    • NoteSlight play in both top suspension mountings

  18. Fail65,160 miles (+14,778)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    702430340373
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in both top suspension mountings

  19. Pass50,382 miles (+12,076)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    594211349394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,306 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,306 miles
    Test number
    224711658303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,601 miles (+6,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,601 miles
    Test number
    452071557486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass24,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,648 miles
    Test number
    910799446311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 SYA

Does LB53 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SYA expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SYA?
The MOT on LB53 SYA expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SYA done?
LB53 SYA was recorded at 144,252 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 7,475 miles a year.
Has LB53 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SYA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 SYA 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 SYA find?
LB53 SYA passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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