Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LB53 VVRMOT history
LB53 VVR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,249 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 109,249 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VVR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 VVR was last recorded at 109,249 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,230 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,019 miles
- Average per year
- 4,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,249 miles
- 2024 – 107,230 miles
- 2023 – 101,664 miles
- 2022 – 99,632 miles
- 2021 – 96,798 miles
- 2020 – 95,635 miles
- 2019 – 90,788 miles
- 2018 – 84,949 miles
- 2017 – 80,931 miles
- 2015 – 76,089 miles
- 2013 – 68,148 miles
- 2012 – 63,368 miles
- 2011 – 57,478 miles
- 2010 – 50,273 miles
- 2009 – 34,706 miles
- 2007 – 27,923 miles
- 2006 – 20,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,249 miles
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated too limit-suggest replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,249 miles (+2,019)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 109,249 miles
- Test number
- 748317682552
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated too limit-suggest replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass107,230 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 107,230 miles
- Test number
- 726314551651
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt too limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt too limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail107,230 miles (+2,900)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,230 miles
- Test number
- 170712898557
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt too limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt too limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass104,330 miles (+2,666)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 104,330 miles
- Test number
- 333813365197
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside park brake low effort
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass101,664 miles (+2,032)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 101,664 miles
- Test number
- 601146708368
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to limit-suggest replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to limit-suggest replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to limit-suggest replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,632 miles (+2,834)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 99,632 miles
- Test number
- 140894673789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,798 miles (+1,163)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,798 miles
- Test number
- 595243571654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,635 miles (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 95,635 miles
- Test number
- 974225283781
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail95,586 miles (+4,798)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,586 miles
- Test number
- 317017418622
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,788 miles (+5,839)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 90,788 miles
- Test number
- 112259974154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,949 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 84,949 miles
- Test number
- 414018559177
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass80,931 miles (+4,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 80,931 miles
- Test number
- 172424476984
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass76,089 miles (+4,284)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 76,089 miles
- Test number
- 318903060039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,805 miles (+3,657)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,805 miles
- Test number
- 945977505098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,148 miles (+4,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,148 miles
- Test number
- 869697553374
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,368 miles (+5,890)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,368 miles
- Test number
- 768295942312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,478 miles (+7,205)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 57,478 miles
- Test number
- 426607041426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,273 miles (+8,427)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 50,273 miles
- Test number
- 772726050341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 41,846 miles
- Test number
- 284136100030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,846 miles (+7,140)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,846 miles
- Test number
- 953266700037
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass34,706 miles (+6,783)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 34,706 miles
- Test number
- 992066309048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,923 miles (+7,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 27,923 miles
- Test number
- 383036347375
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 20,507 miles
- Test number
- 974985456339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 VVR
- Does LB53 VVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VVR is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VVR?
- The MOT on LB53 VVR is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 VVR done?
- LB53 VVR was recorded at 109,249 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VVR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VVR 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 VVR find?
- LB53 VVR passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated too limit-suggest replacement; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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