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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 DWXMOT history

LL53 DWX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

LL53 DWX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
104,843 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 DWX
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
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 DWX was last recorded at 104,843 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 6,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,068 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,775 miles
Average per year
5,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,843 miles
  • 2023 – 98,068 miles
  • 2022 – 90,754 miles
  • 2021 – 83,956 miles
  • 2020 – 80,050 miles
  • 2019 – 74,509 miles
  • 2018 – 67,800 miles
  • 2017 – 63,430 miles
  • 2016 – 58,744 miles
  • 2015 – 57,246 miles
  • 2014 – 53,209 miles
  • 2013 – 47,147 miles
  • 2012 – 42,262 miles
  • 2011 – 36,768 miles
  • 2010 – 32,453 miles
  • 2009 – 27,479 miles
  • 2008 – 22,377 miles
  • 2007 – 15,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,843 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    541548576986
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail104,843 miles (+6,775)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    301993805505
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass98,068 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,068 miles
    Test number
    541744969447
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryLow reading on offside handbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail98,068 miles (+7,314)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,068 miles
    Test number
    943129928548
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryLow reading on offside handbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,754 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,754 miles
    Test number
    952427618697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,956 miles (+3,906)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,956 miles
    Test number
    848468267731
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass80,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,050 miles
    Test number
    323193205068
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  8. Fail80,050 miles (+5,541)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,050 miles
    Test number
    931324081980
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  9. Pass74,509 miles (+6,709)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    659977245413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,800 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,800 miles
    Test number
    928729970614
    • AdvisoryLow reserve on handbrake level

  11. Pass63,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    198219065364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,428 miles (+4,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    808255557122
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass58,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    532430850671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,744 miles (+1,498)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    715695340930
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass57,246 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    447125273609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,209 miles (+6,062)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    836143444337
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but system is still supported

  17. Pass47,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    436694503499
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail47,147 miles (+4,885)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    305297393416
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,262 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    239093102344
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass36,768 miles (+4,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,768 miles
    Test number
    716896251298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass32,453 miles (+4,974)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,453 miles
    Test number
    741200800222
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low

  22. Pass27,479 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    650598689125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,377 miles (+6,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,377 miles
    Test number
    230313788111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass15,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,441 miles
    Test number
    762871137055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 DWX

Does LL53 DWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 DWX expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 DWX?
The MOT on LL53 DWX expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 DWX done?
LL53 DWX was recorded at 104,843 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 5,067 miles a year.
Has LL53 DWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 DWX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 DWX 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 DWX find?
LL53 DWX passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust sleeve; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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