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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 DYBMOT history

LL53 DYB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

LL53 DYB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
52,907 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 DYB
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 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 DYB was last recorded at 52,907 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,905 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,907 miles
  • 2023 – 36,802 miles
  • 2022 – 27,361 miles
  • 2021 – 26,564 miles
  • 2020 – 26,094 miles
  • 2019 – 25,462 miles
  • 2018 – 24,331 miles
  • 2017 – 23,958 miles
  • 2016 – 22,851 miles
  • 2015 – 22,157 miles
  • 2014 – 21,688 miles
  • 2013 – 20,872 miles
  • 2012 – 19,432 miles
  • 2011 – 18,613 miles
  • 2010 – 17,176 miles
  • 2009 – 14,389 miles
  • 2008 – 12,781 miles
  • 2007 – 11,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,907 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,907 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    835253823962
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail52,905 miles (+16,103)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    784782495886
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass36,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,802 miles
    Test number
    923017734257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail36,802 miles (+9,441)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,802 miles
    Test number
    446542767582
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint re-sealed (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass27,361 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    636860698400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,564 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    26,564 miles
    Test number
    969154589736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,094 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,094 miles
    Test number
    617469023754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,462 miles (+1,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,462 miles
    Test number
    904274164135
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & /N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass24,331 miles (+373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,331 miles
    Test number
    825371125837
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Springs Corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers Slightly Smearing
    • AdvisoryRear No Plate Deteriorated

  10. Pass23,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,958 miles
    Test number
    884277432203
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

  11. Fail23,956 miles (+1,105)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,956 miles
    Test number
    878356040139
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

  12. Pass22,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,851 miles
    Test number
    624941217213
    • AdvisoryExhaust cat centre hooke corroded up.
    • AdvisoryFront & rear number plate faded up.

  13. Fail22,851 miles (+694)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,851 miles
    Test number
    691940561634
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust cat centre hooke corroded up.
    • AdvisoryFront & rear number plate faded up.

  14. Pass22,157 miles (+469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,157 miles
    Test number
    186143015476
    • NoteFront number plate faded up.

  15. Pass21,688 miles (+816)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,688 miles
    Test number
    198284914075
    • NoteFront & rear number plate started to fade.
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped & wearing.

  16. Pass20,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,872 miles
    Test number
    615468103091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,872 miles (+1,440)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,872 miles
    Test number
    668738803087
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside front suspension anti roll bar link slight play.

  18. Pass19,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,432 miles
    Test number
    477706312036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,432 miles (+819)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,432 miles
    Test number
    928606212033
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyre traed edges & wall cracked & perishe up quite alot.
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link bushe slight play.

  20. Pass18,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    278087011040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,613 miles (+1,437)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    187297911058
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plate slight cracked up !!!
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked & perishe up quite alot on side !!!
    • NoteOffside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up !!!
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked & small cut on side wall !!!
    • NoteOffside rear body lamp slight crack on side !!!
    • NoteRear number plate started to fade up !!!

  22. Pass17,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,176 miles
    Test number
    981972110020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,176 miles (+2,787)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,176 miles
    Test number
    200042610016
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe sercure hooke slight insercure !!!
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & corrode up inner side !!!
    • NoteNearside front brake flex hose started to perishe up !!!
    • NoteNearside front brake's showing some distortion !!!

  24. Pass14,389 miles (+1,608)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,389 miles
    Test number
    481752819007
    • NoteFront brake disc's glazed & worn up ????
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyre tread edge's cracked & perished up ?????

  25. Pass12,781 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,781 miles
    Test number
    154157218055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,584 miles
    Test number
    243552717039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 DYB

Does LL53 DYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 DYB expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 DYB?
The MOT on LL53 DYB expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 DYB done?
LL53 DYB was recorded at 52,907 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 2,395 miles a year.
Has LL53 DYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 DYB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 DYB 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 DYB find?
LL53 DYB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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