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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 VEWMOT history

LB53 VEW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,040 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VEW was last recorded at 77,040 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,131 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,909 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,040 miles
  • 2025 – 75,131 miles
  • 2024 – 73,094 miles
  • 2023 – 71,031 miles
  • 2022 – 68,906 miles
  • 2021 – 67,498 miles
  • 2020 – 66,356 miles
  • 2019 – 64,134 miles
  • 2018 – 60,499 miles
  • 2017 – 59,316 miles
  • 2016 – 59,313 miles
  • 2015 – 57,761 miles
  • 2014 – 56,021 miles
  • 2013 – 52,569 miles
  • 2012 – 47,077 miles
  • 2011 – 38,980 miles
  • 2010 – 30,739 miles
  • 2009 – 24,070 miles
  • 2008 – 16,342 miles
  • 2007 – 10,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,040 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,040 miles (+1,909)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    606703053507
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass75,131 miles (+2,037)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    972962897443
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,094 miles (+2,063)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    246213905211
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass71,031 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    120869973117
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail71,031 miles (+2,125)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    738238387074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass68,906 miles (+1,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    323629120965
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,498 miles (+1,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    124833964842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass66,356 miles (+2,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    539536403354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass64,134 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,134 miles
    Test number
    750164331448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,499 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    622925352585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,316 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    988296133500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,313 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    889214657749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,303 miles (+1,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,303 miles
    Test number
    782993968852
    • FailureStop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass57,761 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    358758105024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,757 miles (+1,736)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    858867705091
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass56,021 miles (+3,452)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,021 miles
    Test number
    169458104433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside exhause box deteriorated

  17. Pass52,569 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    677777713031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,077 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    249053622045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,980 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,980 miles
    Test number
    937580421058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,739 miles (+6,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,739 miles
    Test number
    763705210056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres showing deterioration

  21. Pass24,070 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,070 miles
    Test number
    540061229050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,342 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,342 miles
    Test number
    172499128445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,116 miles (+5,758)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,116 miles
    Test number
    170623628034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass10,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,358 miles
    Test number
    731258307033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VEW

Does LB53 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VEW is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VEW?
The MOT on LB53 VEW is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VEW done?
LB53 VEW was recorded at 77,040 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has LB53 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VEW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 VEW 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 VEW find?
LB53 VEW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 1 more.

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