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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,200 cc

LB53 VVUMOT history

LB53 VVU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,088 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VVU was last recorded at 74,088 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,817 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
2,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,088 miles
  • 2025 – 73,817 miles
  • 2024 – 73,554 miles
  • 2023 – 72,534 miles
  • 2022 – 71,709 miles
  • 2021 – 70,443 miles
  • 2019 – 69,261 miles
  • 2018 – 66,617 miles
  • 2017 – 64,179 miles
  • 2016 – 62,070 miles
  • 2015 – 58,652 miles
  • 2014 – 54,864 miles
  • 2013 – 51,127 miles
  • 2012 – 48,258 miles
  • 2011 – 43,837 miles
  • 2010 – 39,103 miles
  • 2009 – 33,476 miles
  • 2008 – 26,233 miles
  • 2007 – 17,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,088 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle front to rear

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Covers + Shields Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,088 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    902975861948
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle front to rear

  2. Pass73,817 miles (+263)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    416128134471
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear under vehicle corroded

  3. Pass73,554 miles (+1,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,554 miles
    Test number
    807925297122
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,534 miles (+825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    489417000090
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,709 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    859943594503
    • AdvisoryBrakes Noisy, Requires Further Investigation
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Slightly Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Clamps Deteriorated/Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of Vehicle has Surface Rust/General Corrosion

  6. Fail71,707 miles (+1,264)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,707 miles
    Test number
    651048153298
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has Tear on Inner Edge + Heavily Cracking on Inner & Outer Edge - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes Noisy, Requires Further Investigation
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Slightly Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Clamps Deteriorated/Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of Vehicle has Surface Rust/General Corrosion

  7. Pass70,443 miles (+1,182)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    463036718260
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted

  8. Pass69,261 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    570666068594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,617 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    713904869643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,568 miles (+2,389)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,568 miles
    Test number
    218790619397
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass64,179 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    393580311656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,163 miles (+2,093)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,163 miles
    Test number
    920251391730
    • DangerousElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass62,070 miles (+3,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,070 miles
    Test number
    731279652187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    500928136370
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail58,652 miles (+3,788)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    885089224996
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,864 miles (+3,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    479788644269
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and split on inner wall ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P

  17. Pass51,127 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,127 miles
    Test number
    767866333285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,258 miles (+4,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,258 miles
    Test number
    217475642237
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass43,837 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,837 miles
    Test number
    508238911250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,103 miles (+5,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,103 miles
    Test number
    740603860165
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,476 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    470993079109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,233 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,233 miles
    Test number
    114603778162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,898 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,898 miles
    Test number
    192573667138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,041 miles
    Test number
    194402807483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 VVU

Does LB53 VVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VVU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VVU?
The MOT on LB53 VVU is valid until 10 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 VVU done?
LB53 VVU was recorded at 74,088 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 2,960 miles a year.
Has LB53 VVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VVU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 VVU 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 VVU find?
LB53 VVU passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all; general corrosion under vehicle front to rear.

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