
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LL53 EOAMOT history
LL53 EOA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,062 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 156,062 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 EOA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 EOA was last recorded at 156,062 miles on 15 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 156,062 miles · 10 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 156,062 miles
- 2023 – 151,335 miles
- 2022 – 145,166 miles
- 2021 – 138,024 miles
- 2020 – 134,728 miles
- 2019 – 130,008 miles
- 2018 – 126,408 miles
- 2017 – 123,479 miles
- 2016 – 120,877 miles
- 2015 – 117,314 miles
- 2014 – 112,934 miles
- 2013 – 108,503 miles
- 2012 – 104,423 miles
- 2011 – 100,414 miles
- 2009 – 97,089 miles
- 2008 – 91,704 miles
- 2007 – 84,379 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Noise from steering rack - no fault apparent
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,062 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 156,062 miles
- Test number
- 891319671953
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail156,062 miles (+4,727)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,062 miles
- Test number
- 749121550215
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass151,335 miles (+9)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 151,335 miles
- Test number
- 516102291229
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear both shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Fail151,326 miles (+6,160)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,326 miles
- Test number
- 953406849093
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area by axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads and brake discs have got hot
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle beam bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators
- AdvisoryRear both suspension bump stops deteriorated
Pass145,166 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 145,166 miles
- Test number
- 870590428254
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNoise from steering rack - no fault apparent
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail145,147 miles (+7,123)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,147 miles
- Test number
- 620560093937
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs in halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNoise from steering rack - no fault apparent
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass138,024 miles (+3,296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 138,024 miles
- Test number
- 992433625685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,728 miles (+4,720)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 134,728 miles
- Test number
- 817990652588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,008 miles (+3,600)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 130,008 miles
- Test number
- 452933372862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,408 miles (+2,929)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 126,408 miles
- Test number
- 578719182714
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass123,479 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 123,479 miles
- Test number
- 728231747753
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass120,877 miles (+3,563)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 120,877 miles
- Test number
- 116869252017
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,314 miles (+4,380)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 117,314 miles
- Test number
- 665230645049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass112,934 miles (+4,431)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 112,934 miles
- Test number
- 889341444065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,503 miles (+4,080)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 108,503 miles
- Test number
- 948864023071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,423 miles (+4,009)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 104,423 miles
- Test number
- 307986442029
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,414 miles (+3,325)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 100,414 miles
- Test number
- 158740811069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,089 miles (+1,986)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 97,089 miles
- Test number
- 293794969376
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,103 miles (+3,399)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 95,103 miles
- Test number
- 131833409099
- NoteOil leak
Pass91,704 miles (+7,325)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 91,704 miles
- Test number
- 271739408041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 84,379 miles
- Test number
- 114178807045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 EOA
- Does LL53 EOA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 EOA expired on 14 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 EOA?
- The MOT on LL53 EOA expired on 14 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 EOA done?
- LL53 EOA was recorded at 156,062 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2024, an average of 4,112 miles a year.
- Has LL53 EOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 EOA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL53 EOA 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 EOA find?
- LL53 EOA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear exhaust mounting defective.
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