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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LC53 ECVMOT history

LC53 ECV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LC53 ECV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
129,234 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 ECV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 ECV was last recorded at 129,234 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 4,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,178 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,056 miles
Average per year
5,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,234 miles
  • 2024 – 125,178 miles
  • 2023 – 120,584 miles
  • 2022 – 115,111 miles
  • 2021 – 110,150 miles
  • 2020 – 105,312 miles
  • 2019 – 99,711 miles
  • 2018 – 93,161 miles
  • 2016 – 82,852 miles
  • 2015 – 76,960 miles
  • 2014 – 70,974 miles
  • 2013 – 63,693 miles
  • 2012 – 54,560 miles
  • 2011 – 42,629 miles
  • 2010 – 36,508 miles
  • 2008 – 31,274 miles
  • 2007 – 26,390 miles
  • 2006 – 21,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,234 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside at limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meeting requirementsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,234 miles (+4,056)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,234 miles
    Test number
    757711393232
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside at limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meeting requirements

  2. Pass125,178 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,178 miles
    Test number
    655209186488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,169 miles (+4,585)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,169 miles
    Test number
    808631887447
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened deformed (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meeting requirements

  4. Pass120,584 miles (+5,473)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    505874113710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper and lower arms showing age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meeting requirements

  5. Pass115,111 miles (+4,961)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,111 miles
    Test number
    251447544879
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 hoses n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass110,150 miles (+4,838)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    130887579976
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,312 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    856660630112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,301 miles (+5,590)2 dangerous9 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    162655720419
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure nuts rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,711 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    139175080530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,161 miles (+10,309)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,161 miles
    Test number
    794195880210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,852 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    293865001257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,960 miles (+5,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,960 miles
    Test number
    366821665126
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass70,974 miles (+7,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    605674154149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass63,693 miles (+9,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,693 miles
    Test number
    565431633165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,560 miles (+11,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    808272942121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,629 miles (+6,121)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,629 miles
    Test number
    105507041421
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs are very corroded on inner face
    • NoteRear brake discs are very corroded on inner face

  17. Pass36,508 miles (+5,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    871581610090
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode,not effecting performance

  18. Pass31,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,274 miles
    Test number
    670541158344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,274 miles (+4,884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,274 miles
    Test number
    574631458375
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    472445957357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,390 miles (+5,004)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    453164857485
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass21,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,386 miles
    Test number
    453383856470
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LC53 ECV

Does LC53 ECV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 ECV expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 ECV?
The MOT on LC53 ECV expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 ECV done?
LC53 ECV was recorded at 129,234 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 5,752 miles a year.
Has LC53 ECV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 ECV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LC53 ECV 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 LC53 ECV find?
LC53 ECV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside, and 4 more.

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