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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 SYRMOT history

LB53 SYR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,985 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SYR was last recorded at 97,985 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,985 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,985 miles
  • 2025 – 97,965 miles
  • 2024 – 90,416 miles
  • 2023 – 87,414 miles
  • 2022 – 83,611 miles
  • 2021 – 79,375 miles
  • 2020 – 74,129 miles
  • 2019 – 56,634 miles
  • 2018 – 44,170 miles
  • 2017 – 40,232 miles
  • 2016 – 35,278 miles
  • 2015 – 27,342 miles
  • 2014 – 25,440 miles
  • 2013 – 16,635 miles
  • 2012 – 14,775 miles
  • 2011 – 12,693 miles
  • 2009 – 10,873 miles
  • 2008 – 6,971 miles
  • 2007 – 5,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,985 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,985 miles
    Test number
    378176334727
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,985 miles (+20)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,985 miles
    Test number
    198966182682
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,965 miles (+7,549)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,965 miles
    Test number
    485653297614
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,416 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,416 miles
    Test number
    134273238935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,416 miles (+3,002)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,416 miles
    Test number
    815195742903
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,414 miles (+3,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,414 miles
    Test number
    588490782250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80 R14 88T (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80 R14 88T (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,611 miles (+4,236)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    815542406373
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,375 miles (+5,246)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,375 miles
    Test number
    234981585126
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    880231794927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner wheel arch trims damaged and loose

  10. Fail74,129 miles (+17,495)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    369613232050
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner wheel arch trims damaged and loose

  11. Pass56,634 miles (+12,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    162355079882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner wheel arch trims loose at front edge

  12. Pass44,170 miles (+170)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,170 miles
    Test number
    139750189809
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome imbalance noted to rear brakes

  13. Fail44,000 miles (+3,768)3 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,000 miles
    Test number
    286855626493
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome imbalance noted to rear brakes

  14. Pass40,232 miles (+4,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    448453888624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel rim damaged

  15. Pass35,278 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    782639236707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,342 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,342 miles
    Test number
    590803253764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,440 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,440 miles
    Test number
    577157914316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,841 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,841 miles
    Test number
    305483814059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,635 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    16,635 miles
    Test number
    508350013076
    • 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)

  20. Pass14,775 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,775 miles
    Test number
    738041712003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,693 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,693 miles
    Test number
    316122411007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,873 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,873 miles
    Test number
    844030859344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,441 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,441 miles
    Test number
    243636019095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    6,971 miles
    Test number
    553806218071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail6,971 miles (+1,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,971 miles
    Test number
    551226218086
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass5,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,248 miles
    Test number
    430230017055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SYR

Does LB53 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SYR is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SYR?
The MOT on LB53 SYR is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 SYR done?
LB53 SYR was recorded at 97,985 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has LB53 SYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SYR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 SYR 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 SYR find?
LB53 SYR passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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