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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 ELXMOT history

LL53 ELX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 31,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LL53 ELX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
31,104 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ELX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 ELX was last recorded at 31,104 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,658 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,446 miles
Average per year
1,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,104 miles
  • 2025 – 29,658 miles
  • 2024 – 24,906 miles
  • 2023 – 24,821 miles
  • 2022 – 23,082 miles
  • 2021 – 21,364 miles
  • 2020 – 20,945 miles
  • 2019 – 20,289 miles
  • 2018 – 19,367 miles
  • 2017 – 18,286 miles
  • 2016 – 17,519 miles
  • 2015 – 16,683 miles
  • 2014 – 15,329 miles
  • 2013 – 13,999 miles
  • 2012 – 12,803 miles
  • 2011 – 12,152 miles
  • 2010 – 10,576 miles
  • 2009 – 8,984 miles
  • 2008 – 7,382 miles
  • 2007 – 5,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,104 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,104 miles (+1,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    31,104 miles
    Test number
    387097942382
    • 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))

  2. Pass29,658 miles (+4,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    29,658 miles
    Test number
    154784958236
    • AdvisoryFront end damaged in places
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust clamp

  3. Pass24,906 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    24,906 miles
    Test number
    446168367384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,821 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    788788057736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,690 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    359690459136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,082 miles (+1,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    23,082 miles
    Test number
    338556742522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass21,364 miles (+419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,364 miles
    Test number
    825944438610
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass20,945 miles (+656)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,945 miles
    Test number
    726864653210
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass20,289 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    20,289 miles
    Test number
    173661394587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lock intermittent fault.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass19,367 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    921386913321
    • AdvisoryEML light is on

  11. Pass18,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,286 miles
    Test number
    880333740150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,286 miles (+767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,286 miles
    Test number
    529571345478
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass17,519 miles (+836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,519 miles
    Test number
    717012625632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front crack on windscreen not affecting the view of the driver.

  14. Pass16,683 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,683 miles
    Test number
    116076725074
    • NoteCrack on nearside front windscreen does not affect driver's view.

  15. Fail16,683 miles (+1,354)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,683 miles
    Test number
    836566425054
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCrack on nearside front windscreen does not affect driver's view.

  16. Pass15,329 miles (+1,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,329 miles
    Test number
    827356314012
    • NoteFront wipers split but clearing.

  17. Pass13,999 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    13,999 miles
    Test number
    148293433056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet release catch stiff!
    • NoteSpare tyre fitted to nearside rear when retested!

  18. Fail13,996 miles (+1,193)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,996 miles
    Test number
    589013133058
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet release catch stiff!

  19. Pass12,803 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,803 miles
    Test number
    576548422090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,152 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,152 miles
    Test number
    849749921007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,576 miles (+1,592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    10,576 miles
    Test number
    710237530064
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cut

  22. Pass8,984 miles (+1,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    8,984 miles
    Test number
    801848239063
    • NoteWarning: the vehicle should not be loaded when bringing in for mot so therefore another time the mot will not be done, but refusal will be issued

  23. Pass7,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,382 miles
    Test number
    312037628040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail7,382 miles (+2,355)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,382 miles
    Test number
    853077328023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass5,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,027 miles
    Test number
    243818207065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 ELX

Does LL53 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 ELX is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ELX?
The MOT on LL53 ELX is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 ELX done?
LL53 ELX was recorded at 31,104 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,351 miles a year.
Has LL53 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ELX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LL53 ELX 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 ELX find?
LL53 ELX passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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