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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 UYKMOT history

LB53 UYK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
130,017 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UYK was last recorded at 130,017 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,008 miles · 10 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,017 miles
  • 2021 – 122,018 miles
  • 2020 – 115,186 miles
  • 2019 – 108,578 miles
  • 2018 – 100,334 miles
  • 2017 – 94,501 miles
  • 2016 – 88,843 miles
  • 2015 – 81,997 miles
  • 2014 – 75,749 miles
  • 2013 – 68,230 miles
  • 2012 – 60,114 miles
  • 2010 – 50,098 miles
  • 2009 – 41,301 miles
  • 2008 – 33,848 miles
  • 2007 – 23,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,017 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,017 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,017 miles
    Test number
    810512110443
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail130,008 miles (+7,990)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,008 miles
    Test number
    820572311999
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened movement (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened movement (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,018 miles
    Test number
    224289948503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,018 miles (+6,832)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,018 miles
    Test number
    922274527659
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,186 miles (+6,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,186 miles
    Test number
    618877911749
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,578 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,578 miles
    Test number
    613467657601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,334 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    841403390471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,501 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,501 miles
    Test number
    361329687430
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  9. Fail94,501 miles (+5,658)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,501 miles
    Test number
    427051672721
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  10. Pass88,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,843 miles
    Test number
    447928755227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail88,843 miles (+6,846)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,843 miles
    Test number
    199831016426
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass81,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    346982645078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail81,997 miles (+6,248)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    658262945009
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass75,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    155072144074
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail75,749 miles (+7,519)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    436022444076
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass68,230 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    106727533060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,114 miles
    Test number
    495274432024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,114 miles (+10,016)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,114 miles
    Test number
    659304332061
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail50,098 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    272255540228
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass50,098 miles (+8,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    874795640200
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass41,301 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    861716149221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,848 miles (+9,939)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,848 miles
    Test number
    604551118254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,909 miles
    Test number
    803088177103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UYK

Does LB53 UYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UYK expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UYK?
The MOT on LB53 UYK expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UYK done?
LB53 UYK was recorded at 130,017 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
Has LB53 UYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UYK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 UYK 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 UYK find?
LB53 UYK passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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