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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.

LL53 EOA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass156,062 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass134,728 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,728 miles
    Test number
    817990652588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,008 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,008 miles
    Test number
    452933372862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass108,503 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,503 miles
    Test number
    948864023071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass100,414 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    158740811069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass95,103 miles (+3,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,103 miles
    Test number
    131833409099
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass91,704 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,704 miles
    Test number
    271739408041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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