Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LB53 VELMOT history
LB53 VEL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 95,598 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VEL
- 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
- 13 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 VEL was last recorded at 95,598 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,581 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,017 miles
- Average per year
- 4,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,598 miles
- 2025 – 89,581 miles
- 2024 – 80,442 miles
- 2023 – 66,646 miles
- 2022 – 55,509 miles
- 2021 – 45,116 miles
- 2020 – 43,324 miles
- 2019 – 40,090 miles
- 2018 – 38,028 miles
- 2017 – 36,042 miles
- 2016 – 33,585 miles
- 2015 – 31,088 miles
- 2014 – 28,713 miles
- 2013 – 26,673 miles
- 2012 – 24,151 miles
- 2011 – 21,386 miles
- 2010 – 18,360 miles
- 2009 – 15,471 miles
- 2008 – 12,891 miles
- 2007 – 10,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,598 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 95,598 miles
- Test number
- 574857861146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail95,598 miles (+6,017)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,598 miles
- Test number
- 641345845835
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testBraking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass89,581 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 89,581 miles
- Test number
- 711068775341
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail89,579 miles (+9,137)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,579 miles
- Test number
- 223711872096
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,442 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,442 miles
- Test number
- 366420129542
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,442 miles (+13,796)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,442 miles
- Test number
- 632325346202
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,646 miles (+11,137)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 66,646 miles
- Test number
- 933123236402
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,509 miles (+10,393)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 55,509 miles
- Test number
- 705895750149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,116 miles (+1,792)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 45,116 miles
- Test number
- 505801603750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,324 miles (+3,234)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,324 miles
- Test number
- 130499029106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,090 miles (+2,062)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 40,090 miles
- Test number
- 314019123424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,028 miles (+1,986)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 38,028 miles
- Test number
- 675023517569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,042 miles (+2,457)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 36,042 miles
- Test number
- 798364491515
- 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)
Pass33,585 miles (+2,497)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 33,585 miles
- Test number
- 788740103200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,088 miles (+2,375)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 31,088 miles
- Test number
- 806682125037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,713 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,713 miles
- Test number
- 325203124019
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteRe-check front all brake pads in 4-5000 miles
Pass28,713 miles (+2,040)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 28,713 miles
- Test number
- 479263824012
- NoteRe-check front all brake pads in 4-5000 miles
Pass26,673 miles (+2,522)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 26,673 miles
- Test number
- 635015723086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,151 miles (+2,765)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 24,151 miles
- Test number
- 235444422040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass21,386 miles (+3,026)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 21,386 miles
- Test number
- 975684121074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,360 miles (+2,889)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 18,360 miles
- Test number
- 143362720464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,471 miles (+2,580)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 15,471 miles
- Test number
- 923754219035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,891 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 12,891 miles
- Test number
- 102765118465
- 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)
Pass10,232 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 10,232 miles
- Test number
- 173856817444
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB53 VEL
- Does LB53 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VEL is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VEL?
- The MOT on LB53 VEL is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 VEL done?
- LB53 VEL was recorded at 95,598 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,477 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VEL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VEL 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 VEL find?
- LB53 VEL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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