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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

LL53 ATFMOT history

LL53 ATF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

LL53 ATF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
133,231 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ATF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 ATF was last recorded at 133,231 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 2,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,790 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,441 miles
Average per year
5,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,231 miles
  • 2021 – 130,790 miles
  • 2020 – 130,483 miles
  • 2019 – 128,560 miles
  • 2017 – 123,038 miles
  • 2016 – 111,174 miles
  • 2015 – 94,216 miles
  • 2014 – 82,569 miles
  • 2013 – 78,307 miles
  • 2012 – 75,200 miles
  • 2011 – 71,773 miles
  • 2010 – 68,488 miles
  • 2008 – 65,455 miles
  • 2007 – 46,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,231 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe defective

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,231 miles (+2,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    401279994593
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe defective

  2. Pass130,790 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    841720366715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,657 miles (+174)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    537351618296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high idle speed to high , throttle sticking at approx 1800rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front flexible to solid pipe separated/ broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working wipers not working correctly wont turn off (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,483 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,483 miles
    Test number
    654636570260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail130,482 miles (+1,922)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,482 miles
    Test number
    669671134382
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,560 miles (+5,522)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,560 miles
    Test number
    964146578370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,038 miles (+11,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,038 miles
    Test number
    698399216768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass111,174 miles (+16,958)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,174 miles
    Test number
    304092856827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass94,216 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    896111165055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

  10. Fail94,216 miles (+11,647)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    718821865031
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

  11. Pass82,569 miles (+4,262)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    799715454025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCat heat shield insecure

  12. Pass78,307 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    146221613415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,200 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,200 miles
    Test number
    979243412034
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm

  14. Fail75,200 miles (+3,427)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,200 miles
    Test number
    846793512087
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm

  15. Pass71,773 miles (+3,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    146633411496
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass68,488 miles (+3,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    821420920077
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre

  17. Pass65,455 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,455 miles
    Test number
    663294568368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    381645518085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail59,802 miles (+13,364)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    760825318064
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass46,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,438 miles
    Test number
    843789507034
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail46,438 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,438 miles
    Test number
    423129707034
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LL53 ATF

Does LL53 ATF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 ATF expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ATF?
The MOT on LL53 ATF expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 ATF done?
LL53 ATF was recorded at 133,231 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 5,754 miles a year.
Has LL53 ATF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ATF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 ATF 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 ATF find?
LL53 ATF passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both; exhaust flexi pipe defective.

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