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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LL53 ATKMOT history

LL53 ATK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 229,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LL53 ATK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
229,151 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ATK
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
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 ATK was last recorded at 229,151 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2010: 11,400 miles, lower than 100,176 miles on 16 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
229,113 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
8,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,151 miles
  • 2025 – 224,386 miles
  • 2024 – 222,003 miles
  • 2023 – 219,304 miles
  • 2022 – 217,851 miles
  • 2021 – 214,959 miles
  • 2019 – 210,422 miles
  • 2018 – 188,405 miles
  • 2017 – 176,279 miles
  • 2016 – 168,115 miles
  • 2015 – 160,408 miles
  • 2013 – 149,269 miles
  • 2011 – 129,685 miles
  • 2010 – 11,400 miles
  • 2009 – 100,176 miles
  • 2008 – 70,375 miles
  • 2007 – 54,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,151 miles
  • AdvisorySome corrosion found to n/s and o/s sill panels.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,151 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    229,151 miles
    Test number
    624054348035
    • AdvisorySome corrosion found to n/s and o/s sill panels.
  2. Fail229,113 miles (+4,727)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,113 miles
    Test number
    809954649826
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion found to n/s and o/s sill panels.
  3. Pass224,386 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    224,386 miles
    Test number
    933234065355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass222,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    222,003 miles
    Test number
    632703342208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail222,003 miles (+2,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,003 miles
    Test number
    651373662203
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass219,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    219,304 miles
    Test number
    434865531203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail219,304 miles (+1,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,304 miles
    Test number
    124209142830
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass217,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    217,851 miles
    Test number
    317080195011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail217,851 miles (+2,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,851 miles
    Test number
    756731991321
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass214,959 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    214,959 miles
    Test number
    230520729332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass210,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    210,422 miles
    Test number
    206080524689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail210,422 miles (+11,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,422 miles
    Test number
    994903620015
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass198,574 miles (+10,169)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    198,574 miles
    Test number
    602014720592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass188,405 miles (+12,126)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    188,405 miles
    Test number
    809719579940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass176,279 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    176,279 miles
    Test number
    908861123543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass168,115 miles (+7,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    168,115 miles
    Test number
    517758881714
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass160,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    160,408 miles
    Test number
    188895115468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,408 miles (+11,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,408 miles
    Test number
    627115415022
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass149,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    149,269 miles
    Test number
    489464253346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail149,269 miles (+10,026)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,269 miles
    Test number
    515654253336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass139,243 miles (+9,558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    139,243 miles
    Test number
    385739923009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass129,685 miles (+118,285)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,685 miles
    Test number
    486064351308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly rusty
  23. Pass11,400 miles (-88,776)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,400 miles
    Test number
    363213860297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,176 miles (+17,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,176 miles
    Test number
    503440259365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass82,689 miles (+12,314)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    473243019016
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  26. Pass70,375 miles (+15,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    142707258004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  27. Pass54,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,943 miles
    Test number
    141682537494
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f tyre

Questions about LL53 ATK

Does LL53 ATK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 ATK is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ATK?
The MOT on LL53 ATK is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 ATK done?
LL53 ATK was recorded at 229,151 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,878 miles a year.
Has LL53 ATK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ATK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 ATK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 ATK find?
LL53 ATK passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: some corrosion found to n/s and o/s sill panels..

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