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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LB53 TGFMOT history

LB53 TGF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
64,591 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TGF was last recorded at 64,591 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,711 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
880 miles
Average per year
2,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,591 miles
  • 2024 – 63,711 miles
  • 2023 – 61,933 miles
  • 2022 – 60,389 miles
  • 2021 – 58,716 miles
  • 2019 – 57,102 miles
  • 2018 – 55,864 miles
  • 2017 – 54,630 miles
  • 2016 – 53,174 miles
  • 2015 – 51,281 miles
  • 2014 – 49,277 miles
  • 2013 – 46,763 miles
  • 2012 – 44,428 miles
  • 2011 – 41,636 miles
  • 2010 – 38,319 miles
  • 2009 – 33,788 miles
  • 2008 – 31,739 miles
  • 2007 – 30,732 miles
  • 2006 – 23,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,591 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,591 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    501622327994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,711 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    100784839549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,124 miles (+1,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    303184604999
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass61,933 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,933 miles
    Test number
    597422446018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,389 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,389 miles
    Test number
    967699949169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,716 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    382030113045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,102 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,102 miles
    Test number
    653261835175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,864 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,864 miles
    Test number
    429962482185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,630 miles (+1,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,630 miles
    Test number
    716007928996
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass53,174 miles (+1,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,174 miles
    Test number
    828198259017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass51,281 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    415369615172
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass49,277 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    689252014168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,763 miles (+2,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,763 miles
    Test number
    107628593490
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass44,428 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    927518612122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,636 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    208583511126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,319 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    922687110114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,788 miles
    Test number
    734118319184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,788 miles (+2,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,788 miles
    Test number
    450908219181
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass31,739 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    562614258001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,732 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,732 miles
    Test number
    593183757301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,574 miles
    Test number
    813318146371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,574 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,574 miles
    Test number
    643218346399
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

Questions about LB53 TGF

Does LB53 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TGF is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TGF?
The MOT on LB53 TGF is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 TGF done?
LB53 TGF was recorded at 64,591 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,147 miles a year.
Has LB53 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TGF has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2009.
Has the mileage on LB53 TGF 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 TGF find?
LB53 TGF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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