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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 UDXMOT history

LB53 UDX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
141,657 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UDX was last recorded at 141,657 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,727 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,930 miles
Average per year
5,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,657 miles
  • 2025 – 138,727 miles
  • 2024 – 134,929 miles
  • 2023 – 130,343 miles
  • 2022 – 129,016 miles
  • 2021 – 123,119 miles
  • 2019 – 115,019 miles
  • 2018 – 111,450 miles
  • 2017 – 105,610 miles
  • 2016 – 101,560 miles
  • 2015 – 96,867 miles
  • 2014 – 90,585 miles
  • 2013 – 83,917 miles
  • 2012 – 77,831 miles
  • 2011 – 71,128 miles
  • 2010 – 65,277 miles
  • 2009 – 59,543 miles
  • 2008 – 51,515 miles
  • 2007 – 39,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,657 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing badly on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Engine man.light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,657 miles (+2,930)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,657 miles
    Test number
    318262307147
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,727 miles (+3,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,727 miles
    Test number
    394611828015
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,929 miles (+4,586)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    750399017856
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp damaged but not effecting beam pattern - some condensation on inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - under chassis leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bush worn / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - under chassis leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter starting to corrode - recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryRecommend brake fluid change soon

  4. Pass130,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,343 miles
    Test number
    940439952173
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres wearing low on tread

  5. Fail130,343 miles (+1,327)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,343 miles
    Test number
    468881668528
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres wearing low on tread

  6. Pass129,016 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,016 miles
    Test number
    351492718655
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyres wearing badly on edges

  7. Fail129,006 miles (+5,887)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,006 miles
    Test number
    311395520087
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyres wearing badly on edges

  8. Pass123,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    465822573707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,119 miles (+8,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    235038414172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,019 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,019 miles
    Test number
    362355475204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,013 miles (+3,563)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,013 miles
    Test number
    733330152423
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass111,450 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,450 miles
    Test number
    549936187284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,444 miles (+5,834)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,444 miles
    Test number
    772364768703
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  14. Pass105,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,610 miles
    Test number
    460411427579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,596 miles (+4,036)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    919551118370
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass101,560 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,560 miles
    Test number
    638674826778
    • AdvisoryEngine man.light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail101,553 miles (+4,686)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    742628117880
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Insecure in seatbelt centre stalk area (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine man.light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass96,867 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    315771915441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,860 miles (+6,275)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,860 miles
    Test number
    496930015234
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail90,585 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    408752784177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass90,585 miles (+6,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    609702484192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass83,917 miles (+6,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    547918603249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass77,831 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    817569482154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,128 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    325736991188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,277 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    781362530180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,543 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,543 miles
    Test number
    573248239173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    270848538469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,515 miles (+11,916)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    774998438162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass39,599 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,599 miles
    Test number
    553611847062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail39,509 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    914484437042
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 UDX

Does LB53 UDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UDX is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UDX?
The MOT on LB53 UDX is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UDX done?
LB53 UDX was recorded at 141,657 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,304 miles a year.
Has LB53 UDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UDX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 UDX 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 UDX find?
LB53 UDX passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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