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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 ATXMOT history

LL53 ATX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LL53 ATX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,573 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ATX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 ATX was last recorded at 76,573 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,567 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,573 miles
  • 2025 – 76,567 miles
  • 2024 – 75,661 miles
  • 2023 – 73,999 miles
  • 2022 – 72,678 miles
  • 2021 – 71,436 miles
  • 2020 – 68,871 miles
  • 2019 – 65,731 miles
  • 2018 – 62,579 miles
  • 2017 – 58,732 miles
  • 2016 – 54,123 miles
  • 2015 – 50,027 miles
  • 2014 – 46,781 miles
  • 2013 – 42,188 miles
  • 2012 – 37,646 miles
  • 2011 – 32,646 miles
  • 2009 – 27,543 miles
  • 2008 – 17,182 miles
  • 2007 – 12,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,573 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,573 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,573 miles
    Test number
    966673253847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass76,567 miles (+906)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    479962458051
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass75,661 miles (+1,662)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,661 miles
    Test number
    872886607257
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass73,999 miles (+1,321)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    295076291588
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass72,678 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,678 miles
    Test number
    124133076010
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail72,678 miles (+1,242)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,678 miles
    Test number
    133119121488
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass71,436 miles (+2,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,436 miles
    Test number
    925437029683
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/s/r lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass68,871 miles (+3,140)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    499828153883
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass65,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,731 miles
    Test number
    454904361901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail65,731 miles (+3,152)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,731 miles
    Test number
    529637417107
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass62,579 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    774016383872
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail62,510 miles (+3,778)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    630747880799
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass58,732 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    264670181102
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has age cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has deep age cracks not showing cords

  14. Fail58,665 miles (+4,542)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    998843537091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has age cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has deep age cracks not showing cords

  15. Pass54,123 miles (+4,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,123 miles
    Test number
    268063144105
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have age cracks

  16. Pass50,027 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    546785915015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)

  17. Fail50,027 miles (+3,246)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    525025915095
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)

  18. Fail46,781 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    476065914040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on indicating a fault

  19. Pass46,781 miles (+4,593)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    935735814061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on indicating a fault

  20. Pass42,188 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    397711913094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,171 miles (+4,525)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    727677103031
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass37,646 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,646 miles
    Test number
    537848912063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail37,646 miles (+5,000)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,646 miles
    Test number
    876878712057
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass32,646 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,646 miles
    Test number
    359279711099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,543 miles
    Test number
    414263669368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,543 miles (+5,238)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,543 miles
    Test number
    832343469383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail22,305 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,305 miles
    Test number
    163571729407
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass22,305 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,305 miles
    Test number
    981411429061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,182 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,182 miles
    Test number
    160931328472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,460 miles
    Test number
    922469417020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 ATX

Does LL53 ATX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 ATX is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ATX?
The MOT on LL53 ATX is valid until 20 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 ATX done?
LL53 ATX was recorded at 76,573 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
Has LL53 ATX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ATX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 ATX 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 ATX find?
LL53 ATX passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bush deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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