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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 VAFMOT history

LB53 VAF is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
154,218 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VAF
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
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VAF was last recorded at 154,218 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 8,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,110 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,108 miles
Average per year
6,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,218 miles
  • 2023 – 146,110 miles
  • 2022 – 136,889 miles
  • 2021 – 132,057 miles
  • 2020 – 127,317 miles
  • 2019 – 121,252 miles
  • 2018 – 113,185 miles
  • 2017 – 103,976 miles
  • 2016 – 95,699 miles
  • 2015 – 88,539 miles
  • 2014 – 83,907 miles
  • 2013 – 78,591 miles
  • 2012 – 73,115 miles
  • 2011 – 67,098 miles
  • 2010 – 61,214 miles
  • 2009 – 54,570 miles
  • 2008 – 47,257 miles
  • 2007 – 39,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,218 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,218 miles (+8,108)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,218 miles
    Test number
    535869851778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,110 miles (+2,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,110 miles
    Test number
    901213780865
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on outer edges

  3. Pass143,153 miles (+6,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,153 miles
    Test number
    183921712714
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  4. Pass136,889 miles (+4,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,889 miles
    Test number
    679439447779
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  5. Pass132,057 miles (+4,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,057 miles
    Test number
    431583121545
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust minor deterioration

  6. Pass127,317 miles (+6,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    604032667532
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes showing some corrosion

  7. Pass121,252 miles (+8,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,252 miles
    Test number
    537982380588
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  8. Pass113,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,185 miles
    Test number
    717229745529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMinor deterioration to suspension etc

  9. Fail113,185 miles (+9,209)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,185 miles
    Test number
    981272364293
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMinor deterioration to suspension etc

  10. Pass103,976 miles (+8,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    266140090228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass95,699 miles (+7,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    226739745537
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear ends front-to-rear steel brake pipes

  12. Pass88,539 miles (+4,632)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    665413815058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear ends of front-to -rear steel brake pipes

  13. Pass83,907 miles (+5,316)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,907 miles
    Test number
    475444814072
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteRear ends of front-to - rear steel brake pipes corroding slightly

  14. Pass78,591 miles (+5,476)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    435254313060
    • NoteRear brake pads appear about 80% worn
    • NoteRear ends of front-to-rear steel brake pipes deteriorating slightly

  15. Pass73,115 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    509660512004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,098 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,098 miles
    Test number
    526503311013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,214 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,214 miles
    Test number
    202214910090
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

  18. Pass61,214 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,214 miles
    Test number
    812874710075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    114352709495
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges -tracking?

  20. Fail54,570 miles (+7,313)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    142312809497
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges -tracking?

  21. Fail47,257 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    104969408010
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass47,257 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    912719908084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    451226517076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VAF

Does LB53 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VAF expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VAF?
The MOT on LB53 VAF expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VAF done?
LB53 VAF was recorded at 154,218 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 6,428 miles a year.
Has LB53 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VAF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 VAF 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 VAF find?
LB53 VAF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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