Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LE53 GUJMOT history
LE53 GUJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,874 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 178,874 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,899 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 GUJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE53 GUJ was last recorded at 178,874 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,227 miles · 1 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,647 miles
- Average per year
- 7,899 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,874 miles
- 2024 – 174,227 miles
- 2023 – 164,743 miles
- 2022 – 161,113 miles
- 2021 – 157,145 miles
- 2020 – 154,595 miles
- 2019 – 151,772 miles
- 2018 – 149,248 miles
- 2017 – 144,963 miles
- 2016 – 133,695 miles
- 2015 – 121,864 miles
- 2014 – 108,560 miles
- 2013 – 93,600 miles
- 2012 – 84,922 miles
- 2011 – 75,800 miles
- 2010 – 65,591 miles
- 2009 – 55,440 miles
- 2008 – 45,142 miles
- 2007 – 33,268 miles
- 2006 – 24,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,874 miles
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,874 miles (+4,647)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 178,874 miles
- Test number
- 610456919281
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass174,227 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 174,227 miles
- Test number
- 544435484977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisoryEngine emits blue smoke on tickover
Fail174,226 miles (+9,483)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,226 miles
- Test number
- 505790064015
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine emits blue smoke on tickover
Pass164,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 164,743 miles
- Test number
- 717478732592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,743 miles (+3,630)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,743 miles
- Test number
- 347188659041
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass161,113 miles (+3,968)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 161,113 miles
- Test number
- 933945342554
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass157,145 miles (+2,550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 157,145 miles
- Test number
- 390217586153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,595 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 154,595 miles
- Test number
- 537269173379
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail154,595 miles (+2,823)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,595 miles
- Test number
- 573854332754
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass151,772 miles (+2,524)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 151,772 miles
- Test number
- 308087806789
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,248 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 149,248 miles
- Test number
- 841904445416
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass144,963 miles (+11,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 144,963 miles
- Test number
- 389941058609
- 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)
Pass133,695 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 133,695 miles
- Test number
- 420213527446
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Fail133,695 miles (+11,831)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,695 miles
- Test number
- 414572329362
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Pass121,864 miles (+13,304)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 121,864 miles
- Test number
- 531713603436
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass108,560 miles (+14,960)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 108,560 miles
- Test number
- 556261264283
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass93,600 miles (+8,678)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 93,600 miles
- Test number
- 506049063265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,922 miles (+9,122)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 84,922 miles
- Test number
- 885797942238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,800 miles (+10,209)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 75,800 miles
- Test number
- 588018341206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,591 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 65,591 miles
- Test number
- 134775040285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,589 miles (+10,149)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,589 miles
- Test number
- 303614140497
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,440 miles (+10,298)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 55,440 miles
- Test number
- 853547959225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,142 miles (+11,874)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 45,142 miles
- Test number
- 300466048265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,268 miles (+8,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 33,268 miles
- Test number
- 192325567260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 24,555 miles
- Test number
- 152798266255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE53 GUJ
- Does LE53 GUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 GUJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 GUJ?
- The MOT on LE53 GUJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE53 GUJ done?
- LE53 GUJ was recorded at 178,874 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,899 miles a year.
- Has LE53 GUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 GUJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LE53 GUJ 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 LE53 GUJ find?
- LE53 GUJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail, and 1 more.
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