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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 EMJMOT history

LL53 EMJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

LL53 EMJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2023
Mileage
150,561 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EMJ
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
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 EMJ was last recorded at 150,561 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 13,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,398 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
13,163 miles
Average per year
7,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,561 miles
  • 2022 – 137,398 miles
  • 2021 – 115,311 miles
  • 2020 – 111,725 miles
  • 2019 – 108,364 miles
  • 2018 – 104,435 miles
  • 2017 – 98,162 miles
  • 2016 – 91,541 miles
  • 2015 – 83,254 miles
  • 2014 – 77,735 miles
  • 2013 – 72,743 miles
  • 2012 – 66,642 miles
  • 2011 – 61,616 miles
  • 2010 – 53,172 miles
  • 2009 – 45,456 miles
  • 2008 – 36,983 miles
  • 2007 – 27,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,561 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail150,561 miles (+13,163)2 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,561 miles
    Test number
    178236771660
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass137,398 miles (+22,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,398 miles
    Test number
    236339234342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,311 miles
    Test number
    989230863686
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,311 miles (+3,586)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,311 miles
    Test number
    327516957094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,725 miles (+3,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,725 miles
    Test number
    690457386664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,364 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,364 miles
    Test number
    308869121301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,435 miles (+6,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,435 miles
    Test number
    172972651781
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass98,162 miles (+6,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    273763732390
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass91,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    928350055337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,539 miles (+8,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    223098409083
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass83,254 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,254 miles
    Test number
    455590128076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,735 miles (+4,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,735 miles
    Test number
    296978064218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass72,743 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    378239563477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,642 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    356799262409
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,642 miles (+5,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    966059662294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,616 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    258469361277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,172 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    582937360245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,456 miles (+8,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,456 miles
    Test number
    323079969204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,983 miles (+9,524)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    792245588048
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low tread on outsied edge not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread slightly lumpy on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

  20. Pass27,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    984021937007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL53 EMJ

Does LL53 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 EMJ expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EMJ?
The MOT on LL53 EMJ expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 EMJ done?
LL53 EMJ was recorded at 150,561 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 7,316 miles a year.
Has LL53 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EMJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 EMJ 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 EMJ find?
LL53 EMJ failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; offside front tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 13 more.

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