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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LL53 AMVMOT history

LL53 AMV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

LL53 AMV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
102,719 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 AMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 AMV was last recorded at 102,719 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 3,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,395 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,324 miles
Average per year
3,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,719 miles
  • 2024 – 99,395 miles
  • 2023 – 93,956 miles
  • 2022 – 88,312 miles
  • 2021 – 84,565 miles
  • 2020 – 80,803 miles
  • 2019 – 72,234 miles
  • 2018 – 71,320 miles
  • 2017 – 70,826 miles
  • 2016 – 68,911 miles
  • 2015 – 67,968 miles
  • 2014 – 67,283 miles
  • 2013 – 66,210 miles
  • 2012 – 64,145 miles
  • 2010 – 52,587 miles
  • 2009 – 49,241 miles
  • 2008 – 47,191 miles
  • 2007 – 33,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,719 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,719 miles (+3,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,719 miles
    Test number
    393537018191
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,395 miles (+5,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,395 miles
    Test number
    905318937294
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,956 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,956 miles
    Test number
    846420466758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail93,950 miles (+5,638)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    170476567337
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp/s not working

  5. Pass88,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    485534860058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,312 miles (+3,747)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    435019990969
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall has bulge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass84,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,565 miles
    Test number
    843250218054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,565 miles (+3,762)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,565 miles
    Test number
    559358688137
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    552320646375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,803 miles (+8,569)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    245492285652
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  11. Pass72,234 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,234 miles
    Test number
    258091991149
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail72,210 miles (+890)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    516855936138
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe oily

  13. Pass71,320 miles (+494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,320 miles
    Test number
    351825886253
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all side (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass70,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,826 miles
    Test number
    335992688568
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail70,826 miles (+1,915)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,826 miles
    Test number
    602994845584
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass68,911 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    419535053881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,968 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    607223305176
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount weakend
    • NoteN/s/f wheel arch cover insecure

  18. Fail67,968 miles (+685)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    687143305124
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount weakend
    • NoteN/s/f wheel arch cover insecure

  19. Pass67,283 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,283 miles
    Test number
    456700974006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,210 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    777351753056
    • NoteOffside rear tyre splitting on side/treadwall

  21. Fail66,210 miles (+2,065)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    837521153009
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre splitting on side/treadwall

  22. Pass64,145 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    405668782019
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light luminated
    • NoteOsr tyre perrished

  23. Fail64,145 miles (+11,558)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    488428982027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light luminated
    • NoteOsr tyre perrished

  24. Pass52,587 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,587 miles
    Test number
    520697210282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,555 miles (+3,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    593882010259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  26. Pass49,241 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,241 miles
    Test number
    352180849161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,191 miles (+14,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    700178328107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass33,084 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,084 miles
    Test number
    751658177050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,083 miles (+124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    912425477045
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  30. Pass32,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    522864347014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 AMV

Does LL53 AMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 AMV expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 AMV?
The MOT on LL53 AMV expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 AMV done?
LL53 AMV was recorded at 102,719 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 3,776 miles a year.
Has LL53 AMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 AMV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 AMV 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 AMV find?
LL53 AMV passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both side.

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