Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LL53 DWUMOT history
LL53 DWU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 121,742 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,349 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 DWU
- 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
- 13 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 DWU was last recorded at 121,742 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 121,694 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 5,349 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,742 miles
- 2025 – 116,129 miles
- 2024 – 109,310 miles
- 2023 – 102,301 miles
- 2019 – 100,327 miles
- 2018 – 96,456 miles
- 2017 – 89,675 miles
- 2016 – 83,484 miles
- 2015 – 81,525 miles
- 2014 – 78,349 miles
- 2013 – 67,591 miles
- 2012 – 57,086 miles
- 2011 – 44,969 miles
- 2010 – 38,271 miles
- 2009 – 31,898 miles
- 2008 – 24,593 miles
- 2007 – 17,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,742 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,742 miles (+48)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 121,742 miles
- Test number
- 949697387873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail121,694 miles (+5,565)4 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,694 miles
- Test number
- 822973145779
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
- AdvisoryRear ns and os rigid brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass116,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 116,129 miles
- Test number
- 610792022526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,128 miles (+6,818)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,128 miles
- Test number
- 247592313956
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass109,310 miles (+7,009)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,310 miles
- Test number
- 122676625522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,301 miles (+1,974)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 102,301 miles
- Test number
- 799992351817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,327 miles (+3,871)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 100,327 miles
- Test number
- 160280399004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,456 miles (+6,781)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 96,456 miles
- Test number
- 273186507441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,675 miles (+6,191)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 89,675 miles
- Test number
- 414160519564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,484 miles (+1,959)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 83,484 miles
- Test number
- 765825870961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,525 miles (+3,176)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 81,525 miles
- Test number
- 479030445028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,349 miles (+10,758)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 78,349 miles
- Test number
- 409316834006
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,591 miles (+10,505)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 67,591 miles
- Test number
- 956256033085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,086 miles (+12,117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 57,086 miles
- Test number
- 776325332026
- 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)
Pass44,969 miles (+6,698)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 44,969 miles
- Test number
- 537134331028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,271 miles (+6,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,271 miles
- Test number
- 530816730081
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,898 miles (+7,305)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 31,898 miles
- Test number
- 921267539057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,593 miles (+7,335)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 24,593 miles
- Test number
- 214112148097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,258 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 17,258 miles
- Test number
- 194624747448
- NoteEngine management light on
Questions about LL53 DWU
- Does LL53 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 DWU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 DWU?
- The MOT on LL53 DWU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL53 DWU done?
- LL53 DWU was recorded at 121,742 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,349 miles a year.
- Has LL53 DWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 DWU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL53 DWU 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 DWU find?
- LL53 DWU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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