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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

LE53 XYJMOT history

LE53 XYJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LE53 XYJ white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,507 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 XYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 XYJ was last recorded at 115,507 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,324 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,183 miles
Average per year
10,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,507 miles
  • 2025 – 112,324 miles
  • 2024 – 100,374 miles
  • 2023 – 91,650 miles
  • 2022 – 81,607 miles
  • 2021 – 70,108 miles
  • 2020 – 61,864 miles
  • 2019 – 46,497 miles
  • 2018 – 34,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,507 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,507 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,507 miles
    Test number
    581002263771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,324 miles
    Test number
    590652676509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,324 miles (+11,950)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,324 miles
    Test number
    349299136192
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass100,374 miles (+8,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,374 miles
    Test number
    824598616881
    • 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))
  5. Pass91,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    582879327047
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front pads not fitted correctly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail91,650 miles (+10,043)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    245931420196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front pads not fitted correctly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass81,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,607 miles
    Test number
    161652434149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,607 miles (+11,499)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,607 miles
    Test number
    919513918716
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass70,108 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    308371806998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    493292510100
    • 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))
  11. Fail61,864 miles (+15,367)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    756713706046
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (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))
  12. Pass46,497 miles (+12,322)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,497 miles
    Test number
    547486168559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    766685562469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 XYJ

Does LE53 XYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 XYJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 XYJ?
The MOT on LE53 XYJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 XYJ done?
LE53 XYJ was recorded at 115,507 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 10,553 miles a year.
Has LE53 XYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 XYJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 XYJ 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 XYJ find?
LE53 XYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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