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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LC53 EXFMOT history

LC53 EXF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

LC53 EXF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
106,636 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 EXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 EXF was last recorded at 106,636 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,625 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,636 miles
  • 2024 – 104,502 miles
  • 2023 – 101,629 miles
  • 2022 – 98,506 miles
  • 2021 – 95,103 miles
  • 2020 – 92,603 miles
  • 2019 – 89,105 miles
  • 2018 – 84,300 miles
  • 2017 – 80,448 miles
  • 2016 – 76,135 miles
  • 2015 – 71,458 miles
  • 2014 – 68,381 miles
  • 2013 – 58,270 miles
  • 2012 – 49,462 miles
  • 2011 – 32,696 miles
  • 2010 – 31,173 miles
  • 2009 – 27,760 miles
  • 2008 – 23,731 miles
  • 2007 – 19,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,636 miles
  • MinorOffside 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 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,636 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,636 miles
    Test number
    973708954819
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,625 miles (+2,123)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    817866076311
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,502 miles (+2,873)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    182901451937
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Pass101,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,629 miles
    Test number
    658856959540
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail101,618 miles (+3,112)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,618 miles
    Test number
    209604287590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,506 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,506 miles
    Test number
    240607907148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,103 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,103 miles
    Test number
    924673837513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,603 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    230667191614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,105 miles (+4,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,105 miles
    Test number
    217526458446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,300 miles (+3,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,300 miles
    Test number
    107780112883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass80,448 miles (+4,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    338772448413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass76,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    569168454747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,135 miles (+4,677)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    644381273789
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  14. Pass71,458 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    226220515245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,381 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,381 miles
    Test number
    895034364334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,270 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    147540553352
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass58,270 miles (+8,808)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    968540653394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,462 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    345405942367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,576 miles (+8,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,576 miles
    Test number
    927944102059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,696 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,696 miles
    Test number
    899755601059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,173 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    642231290030
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass31,173 miles (+3,413)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    894211190070
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass27,760 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,760 miles
    Test number
    271833699099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,688 miles (+3,957)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,688 miles
    Test number
    491456789049
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass23,731 miles (+4,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    101914098456
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass19,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,251 miles
    Test number
    671251487029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,249 miles2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,249 miles
    Test number
    562531087098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LC53 EXF

Does LC53 EXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 EXF expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 EXF?
The MOT on LC53 EXF expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 EXF done?
LC53 EXF was recorded at 106,636 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 4,770 miles a year.
Has LC53 EXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 EXF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC53 EXF 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 EXF find?
LC53 EXF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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