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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 DXXMOT history

LL53 DXX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LL53 DXX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,075 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 DXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 DXX was last recorded at 117,075 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2018: 8,229 miles, lower than 82,299 miles on 27 Mar 2018.

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
117,072 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,075 miles
  • 2021 – 111,685 miles
  • 2020 – 104,853 miles
  • 2019 – 91,913 miles
  • 2018 – 8,229 miles
  • 2016 – 74,389 miles
  • 2015 – 68,975 miles
  • 2014 – 65,047 miles
  • 2013 – 61,455 miles
  • 2012 – 56,824 miles
  • 2011 – 51,296 miles
  • 2010 – 46,210 miles
  • 2009 – 42,064 miles
  • 2008 – 26,178 miles
  • 2007 – 15,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,075 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear axel corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,075 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,075 miles
    Test number
    962330355590
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Fail117,072 miles (+5,387)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,072 miles
    Test number
    764567108738
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass111,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    104907963465
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail111,685 miles (+6,832)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    632784935674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,853 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,853 miles
    Test number
    696586460165
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail104,852 miles (+12,939)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,852 miles
    Test number
    114341194110
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,913 miles (+151)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    275944797815
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,762 miles (+83,533)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,762 miles
    Test number
    545450583072
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass8,229 miles (-74,070)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    8,229 miles
    Test number
    483789710757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,299 miles (+7,910)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    919225261751
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass74,389 miles (+5,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    652564695431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    127302460016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

  13. Fail68,975 miles (+3,919)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    887765950247
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

  14. Pass65,056 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    638722005072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,047 miles (+3,592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,047 miles
    Test number
    239514764319
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Fail61,455 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    195672563330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass61,455 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    456542663412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,824 miles (+5,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,824 miles
    Test number
    508352062344
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail51,296 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    466962131303
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,296 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    927652531356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,210 miles
    Test number
    660624090261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,210 miles (+4,146)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,210 miles
    Test number
    443193190240
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass42,064 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,064 miles
    Test number
    340254069333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,020 miles (+8,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,020 miles
    Test number
    180426329010
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass26,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,178 miles
    Test number
    281990538098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,178 miles (+10,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,178 miles
    Test number
    930330138064
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass15,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,665 miles
    Test number
    794729427021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 DXX

Does LL53 DXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 DXX is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 DXX?
The MOT on LL53 DXX is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 DXX done?
LL53 DXX was recorded at 117,075 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,370 miles a year.
Has LL53 DXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 DXX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 DXX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 DXX find?
LL53 DXX passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: central rear axel corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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