Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LB53 SYFMOT history
LB53 SYF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 78,105 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,806 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 SYF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 SYF was last recorded at 78,105 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,425 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,680 miles
- Average per year
- 3,806 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,105 miles
- 2024 – 72,425 miles
- 2023 – 67,246 miles
- 2022 – 61,031 miles
- 2021 – 54,389 miles
- 2020 – 43,511 miles
- 2019 – 36,159 miles
- 2018 – 28,894 miles
- 2017 – 25,044 miles
- 2015 – 22,972 miles
- 2014 – 20,823 miles
- 2013 – 18,058 miles
- 2011 – 14,415 miles
- 2010 – 13,131 miles
- 2009 – 9,574 miles
- 2007 – 7,737 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside rear perishing (tread wearing unevenly)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,105 miles (+5,680)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 78,105 miles
- Test number
- 507886559632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,425 miles (+5,179)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 72,425 miles
- Test number
- 406920069499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,246 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 67,246 miles
- Test number
- 456056325886
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside rear perishing (tread wearing unevenly)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail67,245 miles (+6,214)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,245 miles
- Test number
- 393464902466
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to excessive leaks from rear exhaust silencer (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside rear perishing (tread wearing unevenly)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass61,031 miles (+6,642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 61,031 miles
- Test number
- 672934132362
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass54,389 miles (+5,009)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 54,389 miles
- Test number
- 879244768500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,380 miles
- Test number
- 649664353372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,380 miles (+5,869)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,380 miles
- Test number
- 103580099630
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,511 miles (+7,352)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,511 miles
- Test number
- 767548637166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 36,159 miles
- Test number
- 359187811719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,159 miles (+7,265)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,159 miles
- Test number
- 699350925976
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass28,894 miles (+3,850)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 28,894 miles
- Test number
- 611775023473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,044 miles (+2,072)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 25,044 miles
- Test number
- 271131834954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,972 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 22,972 miles
- Test number
- 506913507394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,823 miles (+2,765)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 20,823 miles
- Test number
- 409676054432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,058 miles (+1,703)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 18,058 miles
- Test number
- 466615143415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,355 miles (+1,940)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 16,355 miles
- Test number
- 166537803056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,415 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 14,415 miles
- Test number
- 388408941364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,131 miles (+1,498)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 13,131 miles
- Test number
- 290109740354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,633 miles (+2,059)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 11,633 miles
- Test number
- 312511610068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,574 miles (+1,837)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 9,574 miles
- Test number
- 942087909097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,737 miles (+1,556)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 7,737 miles
- Test number
- 454461967316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 6,181 miles
- Test number
- 360700917069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 SYF
- Does LB53 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SYF is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 SYF?
- The MOT on LB53 SYF is valid until 12 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 SYF done?
- LB53 SYF was recorded at 78,105 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,806 miles a year.
- Has LB53 SYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 SYF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB53 SYF 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 SYF find?
- LB53 SYF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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