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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 UZJMOT history

LB53 UZJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 216,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2024
Mileage
216,614 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UZJ
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
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UZJ was last recorded at 216,614 miles on 21 Jan 2023, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,291 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
8,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 216,614 miles
  • 2021 – 216,291 miles
  • 2020 – 215,860 miles
  • 2019 – 215,515 miles
  • 2018 – 214,332 miles
  • 2017 – 213,774 miles
  • 2016 – 207,326 miles
  • 2015 – 195,316 miles
  • 2014 – 182,516 miles
  • 2013 – 174,463 miles
  • 2012 – 167,146 miles
  • 2011 – 158,346 miles
  • 2010 – 151,763 miles
  • 2009 – 144,273 miles
  • 2008 – 129,465 miles
  • 2007 – 108,314 miles
  • 2006 – 77,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,614 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,614 miles (+323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    216,614 miles
    Test number
    152038881491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass216,291 miles (+431)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,291 miles
    Test number
    277684900753
    • 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))

  3. Pass215,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    215,860 miles
    Test number
    171216314952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail215,860 miles (+345)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,860 miles
    Test number
    874847278171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass215,515 miles (+1,183)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    215,515 miles
    Test number
    982493418547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass214,332 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    214,332 miles
    Test number
    362121610088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass213,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    213,774 miles
    Test number
    363479723714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp cluster slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated

  8. Fail213,774 miles (+6,448)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,774 miles
    Test number
    682116476786
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp cluster slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass207,326 miles (+12,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    207,326 miles
    Test number
    471929265672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass195,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    195,316 miles
    Test number
    379005483319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Fail195,316 miles (+12,800)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,316 miles
    Test number
    128110351675
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass182,516 miles (+8,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    182,516 miles
    Test number
    418005914499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Pass174,463 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    174,463 miles
    Test number
    667646493296
    • NoteBoth rear shock dust covers broken
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  14. Fail174,463 miles (+7,317)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,463 miles
    Test number
    709256093249
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear shock dust covers broken
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  15. Fail167,146 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,146 miles
    Test number
    496927422443
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber dust covers broken
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass167,146 miles (+8,800)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    167,146 miles
    Test number
    637737322390
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber dust covers broken
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass158,346 miles (+6,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    158,346 miles
    Test number
    427335411396
    • 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)

  18. Fail151,763 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,763 miles
    Test number
    282111820359
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass151,763 miles (+7,490)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    151,763 miles
    Test number
    682191420324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,273 miles (+14,808)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    144,273 miles
    Test number
    930870429316
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteCrack in n/s rear view mirror not seriously affecting view.

  21. Pass129,465 miles (+21,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    129,465 miles
    Test number
    473532828477
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  22. Pass108,314 miles (+30,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    252200417317
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass77,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    683677726330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UZJ

Does LB53 UZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UZJ expired on 20 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UZJ?
The MOT on LB53 UZJ expired on 20 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UZJ done?
LB53 UZJ was recorded at 216,614 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2023, an average of 8,589 miles a year.
Has LB53 UZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UZJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 UZJ 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 UZJ find?
LB53 UZJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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