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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 UECMOT history

LB53 UEC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 203,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
203,901 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UEC
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
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UEC was last recorded at 203,901 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 5,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,212 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,689 miles
Average per year
10,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 203,901 miles
  • 2022 – 198,212 miles
  • 2021 – 192,412 miles
  • 2020 – 187,655 miles
  • 2019 – 179,353 miles
  • 2018 – 170,573 miles
  • 2017 – 163,948 miles
  • 2016 – 161,648 miles
  • 2015 – 149,885 miles
  • 2014 – 130,973 miles
  • 2013 – 115,329 miles
  • 2012 – 106,223 miles
  • 2011 – 95,519 miles
  • 2010 – 86,758 miles
  • 2009 – 76,536 miles
  • 2008 – 53,787 miles
  • 2007 – 35,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,901 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,901 miles (+5,689)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    203,901 miles
    Test number
    353180600103
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass198,212 miles (+5,800)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    198,212 miles
    Test number
    527646258355
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass192,412 miles (+4,757)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    192,412 miles
    Test number
    537824424766
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass187,655 miles (+8,302)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    187,655 miles
    Test number
    114526366673
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass179,353 miles (+8,780)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    179,353 miles
    Test number
    636654572961
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass170,573 miles (+6,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    170,573 miles
    Test number
    972851676056
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  7. Pass163,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    163,948 miles
    Test number
    990514062828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,948 miles (+2,300)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,948 miles
    Test number
    423467596442
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass161,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    161,648 miles
    Test number
    213342978849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,648 miles (+11,763)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,648 miles
    Test number
    806689526008
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  11. Pass149,885 miles (+18,912)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    149,885 miles
    Test number
    595039525030
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteParts of exhaust system starting to detiorate

  12. Pass130,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    137660234013
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail130,973 miles (+15,644)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    548559324076
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass115,329 miles (+9,106)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,329 miles
    Test number
    446252923054
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  15. Pass106,223 miles (+10,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,223 miles
    Test number
    128022232017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail95,519 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,519 miles
    Test number
    126257421411
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass95,519 miles (+8,761)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,519 miles
    Test number
    445027121031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,758 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    613289520093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass86,758 miles (+10,222)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    980339020044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,536 miles (+22,749)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    133789229097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,787 miles (+17,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    422790418027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,990 miles
    Test number
    363671017064
    • NoteN/s/f tyre under inflated †unable to check centre rear seatbelt

Questions about LB53 UEC

Does LB53 UEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UEC expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UEC?
The MOT on LB53 UEC expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UEC done?
LB53 UEC was recorded at 203,901 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 10,498 miles a year.
Has LB53 UEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UEC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LB53 UEC 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 UEC find?
LB53 UEC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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