
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LL53 AKOMOT history
LL53 AKO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,856 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 184,856 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 AKO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 AKO was last recorded at 184,856 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 8,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 175,871 miles · 26 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,985 miles
- Average per year
- 9,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 184,856 miles
- 2022 – 175,871 miles
- 2021 – 167,235 miles
- 2020 – 158,690 miles
- 2018 – 143,082 miles
- 2017 – 127,416 miles
- 2016 – 112,737 miles
- 2015 – 101,831 miles
- 2014 – 87,992 miles
- 2013 – 80,881 miles
- 2012 – 73,205 miles
- 2011 – 64,859 miles
- 2010 – 58,239 miles
- 2009 – 52,967 miles
- 2008 – 47,331 miles
- 2007 – 35,462 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre connection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Silencer cover corroded/loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,856 miles (+8,985)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 184,856 miles
- Test number
- 416164810863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,871 miles (+8,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 175,871 miles
- Test number
- 752773330139
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass167,235 miles (+16)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 167,235 miles
- Test number
- 355031743083
- MinorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre connection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySilencer cover corroded/loose
Fail167,219 miles (+8,529)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,219 miles
- Test number
- 955654562566
- MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre connection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySilencer cover corroded/loose
Pass158,690 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 158,690 miles
- Test number
- 225278395911
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail158,667 miles (+15,585)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,667 miles
- Test number
- 954712572053
- MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass143,082 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 143,082 miles
- Test number
- 809995998484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,833 miles (+15,417)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,833 miles
- Test number
- 677734314415
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,416 miles (+14,679)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 127,416 miles
- Test number
- 758650214745
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass112,737 miles (+10,906)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 112,737 miles
- Test number
- 384153905310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,831 miles (+4,829)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 101,831 miles
- Test number
- 861107054837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,002 miles (+9,010)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 97,002 miles
- Test number
- 658932365058
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass87,992 miles (+7,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 87,992 miles
- Test number
- 517631374032
- 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)
Pass80,881 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,881 miles
- Test number
- 388717073051
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail80,881 miles (+7,676)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,881 miles
- Test number
- 999587373055
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass73,205 miles (+8,346)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 73,205 miles
- Test number
- 538855672032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass64,859 miles (+6,620)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,859 miles
- Test number
- 385218261079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- 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)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass58,239 miles (+5,272)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 58,239 miles
- Test number
- 110386670473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,967 miles (+5,636)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 52,967 miles
- Test number
- 444108779095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,331 miles (+11,869)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,331 miles
- Test number
- 201188378059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,462 miles (+522)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 35,462 miles
- Test number
- 940598377059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,940 miles
- Test number
- 304497517044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 AKO
- Does LL53 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 AKO expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 AKO?
- The MOT on LL53 AKO expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 AKO done?
- LL53 AKO was recorded at 184,856 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 9,370 miles a year.
- Has LL53 AKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 AKO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL53 AKO 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 LL53 AKO find?
- LL53 AKO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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