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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 TLOMOT history

LB53 TLO is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,260 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TLO was last recorded at 180,260 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 7,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,293 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,967 miles
Average per year
8,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,260 miles
  • 2024 – 172,293 miles
  • 2023 – 165,285 miles
  • 2022 – 161,701 miles
  • 2021 – 156,222 miles
  • 2020 – 153,042 miles
  • 2019 – 148,474 miles
  • 2018 – 145,547 miles
  • 2017 – 135,188 miles
  • 2016 – 131,266 miles
  • 2015 – 121,712 miles
  • 2014 – 109,713 miles
  • 2013 – 96,290 miles
  • 2012 – 85,798 miles
  • 2011 – 74,601 miles
  • 2010 – 61,362 miles
  • 2009 – 51,197 miles
  • 2008 – 30,000 miles
  • 2006 – 19,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,260 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,260 miles (+7,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,260 miles
    Test number
    308629137689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass172,293 miles (+7,008)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,293 miles
    Test number
    287284130298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,285 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,285 miles
    Test number
    961261188600
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension Top Mounts have play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,285 miles (+3,584)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,285 miles
    Test number
    975550763197
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension Top Mounts have play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,701 miles (+5,479)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,701 miles
    Test number
    549125508124
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVANCED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass156,222 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,222 miles
    Test number
    941959180587
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BORDERLINE (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail156,221 miles (+3,179)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,221 miles
    Test number
    913019708002
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BORDERLINE (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass153,042 miles (+4,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,042 miles
    Test number
    923350274221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,474 miles (+2,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,474 miles
    Test number
    408314140609
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass145,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,547 miles
    Test number
    156830520228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished in tread + worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread + worn inner edge

  11. Fail145,547 miles (+10,359)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,547 miles
    Test number
    362312139213
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished in tread + worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread + worn inner edge

  12. Pass135,188 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,188 miles
    Test number
    757196738098
    • AdvisoryRust lip rear discs

  13. Pass131,266 miles (+9,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,266 miles
    Test number
    778597686249
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sleeve (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass121,712 miles (+11,999)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,712 miles
    Test number
    857828165176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteLip on front discs
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perrish in tread

  15. Pass109,713 miles (+13,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    948421474108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,290 miles (+10,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    195134063152
    • NoteExhaust misaligned

  17. Pass85,798 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    267675762488
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail85,796 miles (+11,195)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    836674162157
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass74,601 miles (+13,239)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    897132151108
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken but still suppoerting exhaust
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  20. Pass61,362 miles (+10,165)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,362 miles
    Test number
    561386360127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting poor condition

  21. Pass51,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    303079769194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,197 miles (+21,197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    514209369126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass30,000 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    650439508093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    352163156334
    • 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 TLO

Does LB53 TLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TLO is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TLO?
The MOT on LB53 TLO is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 TLO done?
LB53 TLO was recorded at 180,260 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,451 miles a year.
Has LB53 TLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TLO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 TLO 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 TLO find?
LB53 TLO passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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