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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 SYGMOT history

LB53 SYG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2025
Mileage
84,525 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SYG was last recorded at 84,525 miles on 26 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2011: 33,295 miles, lower than 299,123 miles on 7 Jan 2010.
  • 26 Feb 2024: 84,525 miles, lower than 85,585 miles on 23 Feb 2024.

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
85,585 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Average per year
4,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,525 miles
  • 2023 – 70,141 miles
  • 2022 – 61,307 miles
  • 2020 – 55,030 miles
  • 2019 – 53,726 miles
  • 2018 – 49,789 miles
  • 2017 – 47,736 miles
  • 2016 – 46,422 miles
  • 2015 – 44,532 miles
  • 2014 – 41,917 miles
  • 2012 – 38,905 miles
  • 2011 – 33,295 miles
  • 2010 – 299,123 miles
  • 2009 – 26,502 miles
  • 2008 – 20,618 miles
  • 2007 – 15,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,525 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,525 miles (-1,060)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,525 miles
    Test number
    601061060208
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail85,585 miles (+15,444)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    868251368579
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to open the tailgate from outside but the catch was left exposed on the inside so I could open it from there

  3. Pass70,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    507102153440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,141 miles (+8,834)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    566844601189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    881677062898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,307 miles (+6,277)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    483742857615
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass55,030 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,030 miles
    Test number
    183383885360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,726 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    495253888884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail53,726 miles (+2,322)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    874351236946
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass51,404 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    235738334963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,789 miles
    Test number
    237791476925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail49,789 miles (+2,053)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,789 miles
    Test number
    347039467982
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,736 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    523122221130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass46,422 miles (+1,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    683416355250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail
    • AdvisorySlight oil weep from gear box

  15. Fail44,532 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    265363615009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass44,532 miles (+2,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    537923015098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail41,917 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,917 miles
    Test number
    499281514005
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,917 miles (+3,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,917 miles
    Test number
    915181814019
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail38,905 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    196639342351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass38,905 miles (+2,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    476429342498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass36,344 miles (+3,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    987911012035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass33,295 miles (-265,828)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,295 miles
    Test number
    107740011465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass299,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    299,123 miles
    Test number
    300797300092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail29,912 miles (+3,410)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,912 miles
    Test number
    114487000061
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass26,502 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    702567909003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,618 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,618 miles
    Test number
    783138208028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,324 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,324 miles
    Test number
    304395407003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,298 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,298 miles
    Test number
    242552707035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB53 SYG

Does LB53 SYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SYG expired on 25 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SYG?
The MOT on LB53 SYG expired on 25 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SYG done?
LB53 SYG was recorded at 84,525 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 4,037 miles a year.
Has LB53 SYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SYG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 SYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 SYG find?
LB53 SYG passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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