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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 YBAMOT history

LB53 YBA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,579 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 YBA
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
18 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 YBA was last recorded at 94,579 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,103 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,476 miles
Average per year
3,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,579 miles
  • 2025 – 93,103 miles
  • 2024 – 91,886 miles
  • 2023 – 90,206 miles
  • 2022 – 88,696 miles
  • 2021 – 87,666 miles
  • 2020 – 86,646 miles
  • 2019 – 84,579 miles
  • 2018 – 82,356 miles
  • 2017 – 78,994 miles
  • 2016 – 75,735 miles
  • 2015 – 72,109 miles
  • 2014 – 66,372 miles
  • 2013 – 59,819 miles
  • 2012 – 53,057 miles
  • 2011 – 46,070 miles
  • 2010 – 41,467 miles
  • 2009 – 38,935 miles
  • 2007 – 36,238 miles
  • 2006 – 32,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,579 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,579 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,579 miles
    Test number
    397703102437
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,579 miles (+1,476)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,579 miles
    Test number
    306722872515
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,103 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,103 miles
    Test number
    732861119613
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail93,103 miles (+1,217)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,103 miles
    Test number
    236312271034
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass91,886 miles (+1,680)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,886 miles
    Test number
    888942564145
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to back box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass90,206 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    269298734022
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,206 miles (+1,510)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    180772834307
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,696 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    659687866236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,666 miles (+1,020)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    624210722000
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass86,646 miles (+2,067)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,646 miles
    Test number
    679432914348
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (water pump?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter has a small nick in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,579 miles (+2,223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,579 miles
    Test number
    367521551155
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass82,356 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,356 miles
    Test number
    223251621381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,994 miles
    Test number
    886566437964
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail78,994 miles (+3,259)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,994 miles
    Test number
    249976653106
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass75,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,735 miles
    Test number
    708054527309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail75,735 miles (+3,626)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,735 miles
    Test number
    862811090256
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass72,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    305450545030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail72,109 miles (+5,737)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    579080845002
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass66,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    636922944078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,372 miles (+6,553)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    775651544059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass59,819 miles (+6,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,819 miles
    Test number
    648222443081
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass53,057 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    315828442085
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail53,057 miles (+6,987)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    666468642048
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass46,070 miles (+4,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    869554951022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass41,467 miles (+2,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    351214730051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Pass38,935 miles (+2,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    900403519027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass36,238 miles (+2,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    493338347323
    • 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)

  28. Pass33,524 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,524 miles
    Test number
    163537927474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    150216826391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 YBA

Does LB53 YBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 YBA is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 YBA?
The MOT on LB53 YBA is valid until 25 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 YBA done?
LB53 YBA was recorded at 94,579 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,243 miles a year.
Has LB53 YBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 YBA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 YBA 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 YBA find?
LB53 YBA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake disc's; coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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