Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LB53 VEHMOT history
LB53 VEH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 154,987 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,633 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VEH
- 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
- 9 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 VEH was last recorded at 154,987 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 8,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,766 miles · 12 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,221 miles
- Average per year
- 6,633 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,987 miles
- 2025 – 146,766 miles
- 2024 – 138,656 miles
- 2023 – 130,806 miles
- 2022 – 123,947 miles
- 2021 – 112,820 miles
- 2020 – 107,004 miles
- 2019 – 105,232 miles
- 2018 – 98,682 miles
- 2017 – 92,690 miles
- 2016 – 86,314 miles
- 2015 – 80,461 miles
- 2014 – 72,951 miles
- 2013 – 65,879 miles
- 2012 – 63,726 miles
- 2011 – 50,739 miles
- 2010 – 40,703 miles
- 2009 – 36,127 miles
- 2008 – 32,137 miles
- 2007 – 27,255 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,987 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,987 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 154,987 miles
- Test number
- 722311958620
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,987 miles (+8,221)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,987 miles
- Test number
- 402137302149
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,766 miles (+8,110)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 146,766 miles
- Test number
- 271821255764
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass138,656 miles (+7,850)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 138,656 miles
- Test number
- 920738774346
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,806 miles (+6,859)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 130,806 miles
- Test number
- 517562984665
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,947 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 123,947 miles
- Test number
- 109690760161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,929 miles (+11,109)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,929 miles
- Test number
- 469279540398
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass112,820 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 112,820 miles
- Test number
- 833457946744
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting bracket insecure
Fail112,820 miles (+5,816)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,820 miles
- Test number
- 909838708941
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting bracket insecure
Pass107,004 miles (+1,772)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 107,004 miles
- Test number
- 688451803807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,232 miles (+6,550)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 105,232 miles
- Test number
- 897415271297
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass98,682 miles (+5,992)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 98,682 miles
- Test number
- 489718706026
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass92,690 miles (+6,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 92,690 miles
- Test number
- 498442718562
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass86,314 miles (+5,853)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,314 miles
- Test number
- 867393701815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,461 miles (+7,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 80,461 miles
- Test number
- 161811098584
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass72,951 miles (+7,072)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 72,951 miles
- Test number
- 377815854260
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass65,879 miles (+2,153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 65,879 miles
- Test number
- 316696063462
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass63,726 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 63,726 miles
- Test number
- 118140872271
- NoteSlight inbalance to front and rear brakes
Fail63,726 miles (+2,296)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,726 miles
- Test number
- 767640072234
- Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- NoteSlight inbalance to front and rear brakes
Pass61,430 miles (+10,691)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 61,430 miles
- Test number
- 387297522003
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass50,739 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 50,739 miles
- Test number
- 789458721012
- NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cracked and perishing.
Fail50,739 miles (+10,036)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,739 miles
- Test number
- 668957921016
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cracked and perishing.
Pass40,703 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 40,703 miles
- Test number
- 581386210053
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
- NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded around edge
- NoteNearside front tyre outer wall perished
Fail40,703 miles (+4,576)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,703 miles
- Test number
- 724046810051
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
- NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded around edge
- NoteNearside front tyre outer wall perished
Pass36,127 miles (+3,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 36,127 miles
- Test number
- 343927529002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,137 miles (+4,882)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 32,137 miles
- Test number
- 144231328044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,255 miles
- Test number
- 913660027044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 VEH
- Does LB53 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VEH is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VEH?
- The MOT on LB53 VEH is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 VEH done?
- LB53 VEH was recorded at 154,987 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 6,633 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VEH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VEH 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 VEH find?
- LB53 VEH passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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