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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LE53 HLAMOT history

LE53 HLA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LE53 HLA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
193,760 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HLA was last recorded at 193,760 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 5,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,973 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,787 miles
Average per year
8,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,760 miles
  • 2025 – 187,973 miles
  • 2024 – 176,800 miles
  • 2023 – 165,739 miles
  • 2022 – 156,460 miles
  • 2021 – 144,259 miles
  • 2020 – 135,676 miles
  • 2019 – 126,925 miles
  • 2018 – 119,424 miles
  • 2017 – 112,217 miles
  • 2016 – 106,495 miles
  • 2015 – 100,014 miles
  • 2014 – 89,890 miles
  • 2013 – 81,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,760 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    193,760 miles
    Test number
    985805230107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail193,760 miles (+5,787)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,760 miles
    Test number
    891020343945
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass187,973 miles (+11,173)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,973 miles
    Test number
    436137150510
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass176,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    176,800 miles
    Test number
    603420104923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail176,800 miles (+11,061)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,800 miles
    Test number
    894274547839
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass165,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,739 miles
    Test number
    284668550130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail165,739 miles (+9,279)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,739 miles
    Test number
    295534112165
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass156,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    838059534517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail156,460 miles (+12,201)3 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    511073414620
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass144,259 miles (+8,583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,259 miles
    Test number
    170062202901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    642639664664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,676 miles (+8,751)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    347625481330
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass126,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,925 miles
    Test number
    529522010071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,925 miles (+7,501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,925 miles
    Test number
    557858148560
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass119,424 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,424 miles
    Test number
    129221312896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    744358255447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,217 miles (+5,722)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    699811123930
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass106,495 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    679617788481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,014 miles (+10,124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    226342715299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,890 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    468891114280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,606 miles
    Test number
    245996623286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,333 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,333 km
    Test number
    745434823206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about LE53 HLA

Does LE53 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 HLA is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HLA?
The MOT on LE53 HLA is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 HLA done?
LE53 HLA was recorded at 193,760 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 8,659 miles a year.
Has LE53 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HLA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 HLA 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 HLA find?
LE53 HLA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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