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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LL53 APOMOT history

LL53 APO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LL53 APO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
91,257 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 APO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 APO was last recorded at 91,257 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,483 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,774 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,257 miles
  • 2025 – 86,483 miles
  • 2024 – 83,897 miles
  • 2023 – 83,156 miles
  • 2022 – 80,262 miles
  • 2021 – 78,143 miles
  • 2020 – 77,070 miles
  • 2019 – 74,778 miles
  • 2018 – 66,488 miles
  • 2017 – 59,497 miles
  • 2016 – 55,056 miles
  • 2015 – 42,590 miles
  • 2014 – 38,883 miles
  • 2013 – 35,387 miles
  • 2012 – 32,419 miles
  • 2011 – 28,066 miles
  • 2010 – 23,532 miles
  • 2009 – 19,127 miles
  • 2008 – 14,251 miles
  • 2007 – 9,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,257 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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,257 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    91,257 miles
    Test number
    395281774754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,483 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    275669876268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,897 miles (+741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    647641094360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass83,156 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    268136861438
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail83,115 miles (+2,853)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    797950815397
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass80,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    988381738357
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail80,260 miles (+2,117)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,260 miles
    Test number
    949136047371
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,143 miles
    Test number
    515428290259
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail78,143 miles (+1,073)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,143 miles
    Test number
    570469000380
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,070 miles
    Test number
    177006955202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail77,068 miles (+2,290)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,068 miles
    Test number
    763306389539
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,778 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    664122934478
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail74,769 miles (+8,281)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    921916589350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass66,488 miles (+6,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,488 miles
    Test number
    725043271940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in lower arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight damage to wheel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass59,497 miles (+4,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    839848875530
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass55,056 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    340468859085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,224 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    588758207253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    747567305088
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Fail42,590 miles (+3,707)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    557147905027
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass38,883 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,883 miles
    Test number
    838745414088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,387 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,387 miles
    Test number
    895970813062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    346506402071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,399 miles (+4,333)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,399 miles
    Test number
    129586402065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,066 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,066 miles
    Test number
    798758801016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,532 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    691546410046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,127 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,127 miles
    Test number
    882216519099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,251 miles (+4,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,251 miles
    Test number
    121538118457
    • 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)

  28. Pass9,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,914 miles
    Test number
    893295627023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL53 APO

Does LL53 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 APO is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 APO?
The MOT on LL53 APO is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 APO done?
LL53 APO was recorded at 91,257 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has LL53 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 APO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 APO 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 APO find?
LL53 APO passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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