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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE53 HGUMOT history

LE53 HGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

LE53 HGU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
113,758 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HGU was last recorded at 113,758 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 9,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,924 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9,834 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,758 miles
  • 2023 – 103,924 miles
  • 2022 – 102,301 miles
  • 2021 – 92,830 miles
  • 2020 – 78,744 miles
  • 2019 – 71,161 miles
  • 2018 – 63,824 miles
  • 2017 – 57,700 miles
  • 2016 – 57,224 miles
  • 2015 – 56,099 miles
  • 2014 – 55,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,758 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,758 miles (+9,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    347051671266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,924 miles (+1,623)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,924 miles
    Test number
    156244669140
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,301 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    227352257911
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail102,299 miles (+9,469)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    626012393855
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,830 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,830 miles
    Test number
    959667301592
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,830 miles (+14,086)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,830 miles
    Test number
    259892887923
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working LED side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,744 miles (+272)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    387732263674
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear dual position lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail78,472 miles (+7,311)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,472 miles
    Test number
    939472864952
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear duel position lamp bulb not working

  9. Pass71,161 miles (+7,337)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    445954710472
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,824 miles (+6,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    328429925983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPassengers airbag turned off, child seat fitted.

  11. Pass57,700 miles (+476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    655710085463
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  12. Pass57,224 miles (+1,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    706465414322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind on both rear wheels

  13. Pass56,099 miles (+885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,099 miles
    Test number
    905387575069
    • 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)

  14. Pass55,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    225065164036
    • 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)

Questions about LE53 HGU

Does LE53 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 HGU expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HGU?
The MOT on LE53 HGU expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 HGU done?
LE53 HGU was recorded at 113,758 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has LE53 HGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HGU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LE53 HGU 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 HGU find?
LE53 HGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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