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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 UEUMOT history

LB53 UEU is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
113,684 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UEU was last recorded at 113,684 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 5,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2022: 108,144 miles, lower than 158,932 miles on 9 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,144 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,540 miles
Average per year
1,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,684 miles
  • 2022 – 108,144 miles
  • 2021 – 158,932 miles
  • 2019 – 149,323 miles
  • 2018 – 141,375 miles
  • 2017 – 136,996 miles
  • 2016 – 134,298 miles
  • 2015 – 128,246 miles
  • 2014 – 125,648 miles
  • 2013 – 122,625 miles
  • 2012 – 116,378 miles
  • 2011 – 109,189 miles
  • 2010 – 103,232 miles
  • 2009 – 98,020 miles
  • 2008 – 93,510 miles
  • 2007 – 87,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,684 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,684 miles (+5,540)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,684 miles
    Test number
    276444787902
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,144 miles (-50,788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    149307293208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,932 miles
    Test number
    709749187631
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail158,932 miles (+20)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,932 miles
    Test number
    636114286627
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail158,912 miles (+9,589)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,912 miles
    Test number
    956843294790
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (seeping grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,323 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,323 miles
    Test number
    790856466407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,375 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,375 miles
    Test number
    295851969950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,996 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,996 miles
    Test number
    207360629069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,298 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,298 miles
    Test number
    790960936821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,246 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,246 miles
    Test number
    375000605114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,648 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,648 miles
    Test number
    687564414173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,625 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,625 miles
    Test number
    607796683071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,378 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,378 miles
    Test number
    999564072083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,189 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    797357461061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,232 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    244584570067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,020 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    250335869094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,510 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    280506568055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,132 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    164740367446
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)

Questions about LB53 UEU

Does LB53 UEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UEU expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UEU?
The MOT on LB53 UEU expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UEU done?
LB53 UEU was recorded at 113,684 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 1,608 miles a year.
Has LB53 UEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UEU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 UEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 UEU find?
LB53 UEU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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