Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LL53 ELVMOT history
LL53 ELV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 154,161 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,348 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 ELV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 ELV was last recorded at 154,161 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,144 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 7,348 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,161 miles
- 2024 – 148,553 miles
- 2023 – 143,568 miles
- 2022 – 143,558 miles
- 2021 – 134,379 miles
- 2020 – 121,342 miles
- 2019 – 112,452 miles
- 2018 – 104,713 miles
- 2017 – 96,662 miles
- 2016 – 84,818 miles
- 2015 – 77,671 miles
- 2014 – 66,870 miles
- 2013 – 58,835 miles
- 2012 – 50,106 miles
- 2011 – 42,989 miles
- 2010 – 36,201 miles
- 2009 – 26,482 miles
- 2008 – 23,328 miles
- 2007 – 17,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,161 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,161 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 154,161 miles
- Test number
- 630292664950
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail154,144 miles (+5,591)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,144 miles
- Test number
- 780991005605
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,553 miles (+4,985)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 148,553 miles
- Test number
- 116477551609
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass143,568 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 143,568 miles
- Test number
- 112027493214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,558 miles (+9,179)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 143,558 miles
- Test number
- 120654385147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,379 miles (+13,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 134,379 miles
- Test number
- 989715546039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,342 miles (+8,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 121,342 miles
- Test number
- 829509775169
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,452 miles (+7,739)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 112,452 miles
- Test number
- 720305550173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,713 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 104,713 miles
- Test number
- 574015949585
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail104,713 miles (+8,051)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,713 miles
- Test number
- 577329235551
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 96,662 miles
- Test number
- 614021252658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,662 miles (+11,844)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,662 miles
- Test number
- 966126587886
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass84,818 miles (+7,147)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 84,818 miles
- Test number
- 823418853183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,671 miles (+10,801)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,671 miles
- Test number
- 487480710829
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,870 miles (+8,035)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 66,870 miles
- Test number
- 278530664221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,835 miles (+8,729)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,835 miles
- Test number
- 698581863211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,106 miles (+7,117)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 50,106 miles
- Test number
- 537113762249
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront wiper blades poor
Pass42,989 miles (+6,788)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,989 miles
- Test number
- 238684941285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,201 miles (+9,719)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,201 miles
- Test number
- 141933560202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,482 miles (+3,154)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 26,482 miles
- Test number
- 362805999289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass23,328 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 23,328 miles
- Test number
- 403437558388
- NoteHandbrake lever on offside rear calliper not fully returning to stop[operation unaffected]
- NoteRear registration plate delaminating
- NoteRepaired chip in windscreen zone a barely detectable
- NoteStain on offside bottom corner of radiator
Fail23,328 miles (+3,081)1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,328 miles
- Test number
- 604567158394
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteHandbrake lever on offside rear calliper not fully returning to stop[operation unaffected]
- NoteRear registration plate delaminating
- NoteRepaired chip in windscreen zone a barely detectable
- NoteStain on offside bottom corner of radiator
Pass20,247 miles (+2,885)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 20,247 miles
- Test number
- 712005318027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,362 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 17,362 miles
- Test number
- 311016617051
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail17,362 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,362 miles
- Test number
- 322256517025
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LL53 ELV
- Does LL53 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 ELV expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 ELV?
- The MOT on LL53 ELV expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 ELV done?
- LL53 ELV was recorded at 154,161 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 7,348 miles a year.
- Has LL53 ELV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 ELV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL53 ELV 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 ELV find?
- LL53 ELV passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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