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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 AMKMOT history

LL53 AMK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LL53 AMK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,175 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 AMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 AMK was last recorded at 69,175 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,117 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
2,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,175 miles
  • 2025 – 61,867 miles
  • 2024 – 57,489 miles
  • 2022 – 56,782 miles
  • 2021 – 55,867 miles
  • 2020 – 55,356 miles
  • 2019 – 53,505 miles
  • 2017 – 51,367 miles
  • 2015 – 47,895 miles
  • 2014 – 42,946 miles
  • 2013 – 40,341 miles
  • 2011 – 37,957 miles
  • 2010 – 35,519 miles
  • 2009 – 32,242 miles
  • 2008 – 23,703 miles
  • 2007 – 23,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,175 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear wiper blade split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,175 miles (+58)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,175 miles
    Test number
    546388745433
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail69,117 miles (+7,250)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    676162027210
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe by axle slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre over 10 (ten) years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe by axle slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 10 (ten) years old

  3. Pass61,867 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    150575003521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,489 miles (+707)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    471913967292
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,782 miles (+666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    918433709103
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  6. Pass56,116 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    979816603285
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  7. Pass55,867 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,867 miles
    Test number
    100172225585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,356 miles (+1,851)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,356 miles
    Test number
    827186777230
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged,cracked poor condition.

  9. Pass53,505 miles (+2,138)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    346373798222
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged, cracked
    • AdvisoryPower steering hose / pipe, damp

  10. Pass51,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    626282032135
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryO,s,r light damaged
    • AdvisoryRestricted rear seat belt inspection (child seats fitted)

  11. Fail51,367 miles (+2,273)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    333751834234
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryO,s,r light damaged
    • AdvisoryRestricted rear seat belt inspection (child seats fitted)

  12. Pass49,094 miles (+1,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    745411040677
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens cracked

  13. Pass47,895 miles (+1,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    496607320917
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres hitting legal bars
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass46,236 miles (+3,290)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    375645905088
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken,clonking?
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on tead
    • NoteNearside headlight glass holed
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged,poor condition
    • NoteSteering rack? dry in operation?

  15. Pass42,946 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    305076204069
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  16. Fail42,946 miles (+2,605)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    156856004436
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  17. Pass40,341 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    297323403083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    428060451473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,957 miles (+2,438)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    447070051392
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass35,519 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,519 miles
    Test number
    582547250363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,242 miles (+8,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,242 miles
    Test number
    973869449384
    • NoteNearside rear tyre no tread on outer edge

  22. Pass23,703 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,703 miles
    Test number
    344481678001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,237 miles
    Test number
    944945057072
    • 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 LL53 AMK

Does LL53 AMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 AMK is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 AMK?
The MOT on LL53 AMK is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 AMK done?
LL53 AMK was recorded at 69,175 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,434 miles a year.
Has LL53 AMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 AMK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 AMK 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 AMK find?
LL53 AMK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area, and 4 more.

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