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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 TDUMOT history

LB53 TDU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 225,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
225,502 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TDU was last recorded at 225,502 miles on 10 May 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,501 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 225,502 miles
  • 2021 – 211,267 miles
  • 2020 – 205,243 miles
  • 2019 – 198,797 miles
  • 2018 – 194,822 miles
  • 2017 – 190,955 miles
  • 2016 – 187,170 miles
  • 2015 – 183,403 miles
  • 2014 – 179,690 miles
  • 2013 – 175,795 miles
  • 2012 – 170,892 miles
  • 2011 – 161,165 miles
  • 2010 – 136,281 miles
  • 2009 – 107,529 miles
  • 2008 – 95,677 miles
  • 2007 – 70,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,502 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass225,502 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    225,502 miles
    Test number
    509246920630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail225,501 miles (+14,234)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,501 miles
    Test number
    777991066718
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass211,267 miles (+28)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    211,267 miles
    Test number
    998606083971
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail211,239 miles (+5,996)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,239 miles
    Test number
    772496893799
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass205,243 miles (+6,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    205,243 miles
    Test number
    317260137495
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath slight corroded / suspension corroded / exhaust corroded slight blow

  6. Pass198,797 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    198,797 miles
    Test number
    717385448629
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded underneath suspension corroded

  7. Fail198,797 miles (+3,975)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,797 miles
    Test number
    883891275344
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded underneath suspension corroded

  8. Pass194,822 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    194,822 miles
    Test number
    528610184362
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath corroded / all suspension corroded

  9. Fail194,805 miles (+3,850)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,805 miles
    Test number
    753559438157
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath corroded / all suspension corroded

  10. Pass190,955 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    190,955 miles
    Test number
    500429553568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  11. Fail190,953 miles (+3,783)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,953 miles
    Test number
    791351068978
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Pass187,170 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    187,170 miles
    Test number
    657363866563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass183,403 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    183,403 miles
    Test number
    826623364608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low on efficiency

  14. Fail183,331 miles (+3,641)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,331 miles
    Test number
    280416547935
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low on efficiency

  15. Pass179,690 miles (+3,895)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    179,690 miles
    Test number
    599622664254
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • NoteFootbrake showing spongyness
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake low on efficicency

  16. Pass175,795 miles (+4,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    175,795 miles
    Test number
    599070063294
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass170,892 miles (+9,727)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    170,892 miles
    Test number
    956963362290
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor oil leak on engine

  18. Pass161,165 miles (+24,884)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    161,165 miles
    Test number
    469594761216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBottom plastic engine cover damaged
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  19. Pass136,281 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    136,281 miles
    Test number
    224407210200
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteExhaust as temporary repair tape fitted

  20. Fail136,280 miles (+28,751)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,280 miles
    Test number
    664895810218
    • FailureBrake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteExhaust as temporary repair tape fitted

  21. Pass107,529 miles (+11,852)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,529 miles
    Test number
    211914739490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,677 miles (+24,816)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,677 miles
    Test number
    554171818084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    70,861 miles
    Test number
    883012707020
    • NoteOIL LEVEL ON LOWER LIMIT

  24. Fail70,861 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,861 miles
    Test number
    941992707088
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOIL LEVEL ON LOWER LIMIT

Questions about LB53 TDU

Does LB53 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 TDU expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TDU?
The MOT on LB53 TDU expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 TDU done?
LB53 TDU was recorded at 225,502 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 9,458 miles a year.
Has LB53 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TDU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 TDU 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 TDU find?
LB53 TDU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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