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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LL53 APYMOT history

LL53 APY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2023.

LL53 APY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
144,480 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 APY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 APY was last recorded at 144,480 miles on 11 Mar 2023, 8,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,525 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8,955 miles
Average per year
8,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,480 miles
  • 2022 – 135,525 miles
  • 2021 – 124,317 miles
  • 2020 – 105,366 miles
  • 2019 – 105,211 miles
  • 2017 – 104,080 miles
  • 2016 – 96,139 miles
  • 2015 – 88,848 miles
  • 2014 – 79,663 miles
  • 2013 – 67,593 miles
  • 2012 – 56,200 miles
  • 2011 – 39,000 miles
  • 2010 – 23,091 miles
  • 2009 – 20,158 miles
  • 2008 – 16,796 miles
  • 2007 – 13,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,480 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Inner Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust System In Poor Condition - Complete System

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,480 miles (+8,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,480 miles
    Test number
    825719921125
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Inner Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,525 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,525 miles
    Test number
    240014846865
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail135,525 miles (+11,208)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,525 miles
    Test number
    766076135267
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,317 miles (+18,951)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,317 miles
    Test number
    873300533921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,366 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    126616597883
    • AdvisoryExhaust System In Poor Condition - Complete System
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail105,366 miles (+155)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    867002670550
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Piece (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System In Poor Condition - Complete System
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,211 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    600105828710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,080 miles
    Test number
    934256975567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged but not leaking

  9. Fail104,074 miles (+7,935)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,074 miles
    Test number
    220963337937
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged but not leaking

  10. Pass96,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,139 miles
    Test number
    844352068042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,139 miles (+7,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,139 miles
    Test number
    831072893915
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  12. Pass88,848 miles (+127)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    297616125188
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NotePower steering leaking

  13. Fail88,721 miles (+9,058)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    717909315110
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NotePower steering leaking
    • NoteVahicle hard to start

  14. Pass79,663 miles (+12,070)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    647178414138
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass67,593 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,593 miles
    Test number
    448811523183
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSame size spare wheel but fitted to steel rim alloy rims fitted on car
    • NoteWasher fluid low just got enough out

  16. Fail67,593 miles (+11,393)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,593 miles
    Test number
    746281823166
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSame size spare wheel but fitted to steel rim alloy rims fitted on car
    • NoteWasher fluid low just got enough out

  17. Pass56,200 miles (+17,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    819330432117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,000 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    359935421159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Fail39,000 miles (+15,909)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    707595621138
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Pass23,091 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,091 miles
    Test number
    204841110489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,158 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,158 miles
    Test number
    673976009186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,796 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,796 miles
    Test number
    681643698072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,425 miles
    Test number
    432879727094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 APY

Does LL53 APY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 APY expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 APY?
The MOT on LL53 APY expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 APY done?
LL53 APY was recorded at 144,480 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2023, an average of 8,134 miles a year.
Has LL53 APY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 APY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 APY 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 APY find?
LL53 APY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner wishbone bushes.

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