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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 TDZMOT history

LB53 TDZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,308 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TDZ
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 valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TDZ was last recorded at 179,308 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 16,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,518 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,790 miles
Average per year
7,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,308 miles
  • 2025 – 162,518 miles
  • 2024 – 142,033 miles
  • 2023 – 129,104 miles
  • 2022 – 111,362 miles
  • 2021 – 93,311 miles
  • 2020 – 76,974 miles
  • 2019 – 72,531 miles
  • 2018 – 69,876 miles
  • 2017 – 67,595 miles
  • 2016 – 64,582 miles
  • 2014 – 60,547 miles
  • 2013 – 56,077 miles
  • 2012 – 50,763 miles
  • 2011 – 45,505 miles
  • 2010 – 40,600 miles
  • 2009 – 37,449 miles
  • 2007 – 29,621 miles
  • 2006 – 24,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,308 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front 2.6mm tyre worn low inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,308 miles
    Test number
    684845492473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail179,308 miles (+16,790)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,308 miles
    Test number
    187723499266
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass162,518 miles (+20,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    162,518 miles
    Test number
    146243744757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,033 miles (+12,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,033 miles
    Test number
    204507350521
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

  5. Pass129,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,104 miles
    Test number
    948731637431
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail129,104 miles (+17,742)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,104 miles
    Test number
    520939308034
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    887942901934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,362 miles (+18,051)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    291130382465
    • MajorBrake cable has restricted free movement offside rear (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel offside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,311 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,311 miles
    Test number
    588206834123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail93,311 miles (+16,337)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,311 miles
    Test number
    336190934165
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass76,974 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    187321305828
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to headlamp unit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section deteriorated

  12. Fail76,974 miles (+4,443)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    814161216268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to headlamp unit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section deteriorated

  13. Pass72,531 miles (+2,655)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    379896633710
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass69,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    644061640571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,876 miles (+2,281)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    416762862585
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm tyre in poor condition (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre Size-195/65 R15

  16. Pass67,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    722387928204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 2.6mm tyre worn low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail67,595 miles (+3,013)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    530618971611
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 2.6mm tyre worn low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,582 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,582 miles
    Test number
    631239294139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,547 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    765640954396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,077 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    227280353363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,763 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    968897842384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,505 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    219161141345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,600 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    603095240375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,449 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,449 miles
    Test number
    971406249334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,080 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    782855809077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,621 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,621 miles
    Test number
    893410227321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,887 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    231635436304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,876 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    842904736302
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LB53 TDZ

Does LB53 TDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TDZ is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TDZ?
The MOT on LB53 TDZ is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 TDZ done?
LB53 TDZ was recorded at 179,308 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,887 miles a year.
Has LB53 TDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TDZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 TDZ 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 TDZ find?
LB53 TDZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.

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