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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE53 GVMMOT history

LE53 GVM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

LE53 GVM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
168,301 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GVM was last recorded at 168,301 miles on 7 May 2025, 6,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,167 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,134 miles
Average per year
8,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,301 miles
  • 2023 – 162,167 miles
  • 2022 – 159,813 miles
  • 2021 – 155,982 miles
  • 2020 – 153,549 miles
  • 2019 – 147,687 miles
  • 2018 – 147,402 miles
  • 2017 – 141,805 miles
  • 2016 – 131,293 miles
  • 2015 – 122,082 miles
  • 2014 – 110,614 miles
  • 2013 – 92,850 miles
  • 2012 – 77,601 miles
  • 2011 – 63,137 miles
  • 2010 – 47,156 miles
  • 2009 – 36,438 miles
  • 2007 – 20,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,301 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,301 miles (+6,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    168,301 miles
    Test number
    601563473432
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,167 miles (+2,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,167 miles
    Test number
    330326913556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,813 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,813 miles
    Test number
    900971359418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,808 miles (+3,826)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,808 miles
    Test number
    573102509925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass155,982 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,982 miles
    Test number
    968243465456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    153030811477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,549 miles (+2,351)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    727263555802
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  8. Pass151,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,198 miles
    Test number
    333283218825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail151,198 miles (+3,511)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,198 miles
    Test number
    593056488194
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    147,687 miles
    Test number
    401114496260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,687 miles (+285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,687 miles
    Test number
    590565990509
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail147,402 miles (+5,597)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,402 miles
    Test number
    260821107809
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass141,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,805 miles
    Test number
    285569114634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail141,805 miles (+4,748)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,805 miles
    Test number
    949665158074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass137,057 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,057 miles
    Test number
    477943394631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,293 miles (+9,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,293 miles
    Test number
    542191431284
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass122,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    178843915406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail122,082 miles (+11,468)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    977053115075
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass110,614 miles (+17,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,614 miles
    Test number
    809589044070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,850 miles (+15,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,850 miles
    Test number
    735404503032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass77,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    818153602093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,601 miles (+14,464)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    875263202029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail63,137 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    299524711008
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass63,137 miles (+15,981)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    755374011038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,156 miles (+10,718)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,156 miles
    Test number
    944798410075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,438 miles (+16,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,438 miles
    Test number
    784539219064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,031 miles
    Test number
    671885657032
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE53 GVM

Does LE53 GVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 GVM expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GVM?
The MOT on LE53 GVM expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 GVM done?
LE53 GVM was recorded at 168,301 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 8,147 miles a year.
Has LE53 GVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GVM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LE53 GVM 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 GVM find?
LE53 GVM passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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