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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 ESYMOT history

LL53 ESY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

LL53 ESY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
149,849 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ESY
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
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 ESY was last recorded at 149,849 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 5,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2020: 109,842 miles, lower than 133,933 miles on 28 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,070 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,779 miles
Average per year
8,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,849 miles
  • 2022 – 144,070 miles
  • 2021 – 138,952 miles
  • 2020 – 109,842 miles
  • 2019 – 124,335 miles
  • 2018 – 116,637 miles
  • 2017 – 108,956 miles
  • 2016 – 104,357 miles
  • 2015 – 99,956 miles
  • 2014 – 92,688 miles
  • 2013 – 84,771 miles
  • 2012 – 77,142 miles
  • 2011 – 63,128 miles
  • 2010 – 49,593 miles
  • 2009 – 33,613 miles
  • 2008 – 24,081 miles
  • 2007 – 15,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,849 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust blowing at centre joint
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail149,849 miles (+5,779)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,849 miles
    Test number
    864196821474
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing at centre joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,070 miles (+124)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,070 miles
    Test number
    727810104802
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail143,946 miles (+4,994)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,946 miles
    Test number
    549535590069
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,952 miles (+17)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,952 miles
    Test number
    137544882880
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail138,935 miles (+29,093)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,935 miles
    Test number
    153326984566
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,842 miles (-24,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,842 miles
    Test number
    488374801311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,933 miles (+9,598)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    201713992459
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,335 miles
    Test number
    630105837559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,335 miles (+7,698)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,335 miles
    Test number
    983661587920
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass116,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,637 miles
    Test number
    239601772771
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Fail116,637 miles (+7,681)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,637 miles
    Test number
    418776091780
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Pass108,956 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,956 miles
    Test number
    859555123047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,357 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    373019091656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,283 miles (+4,327)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    960167633069
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass99,956 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,956 miles
    Test number
    596565835129
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  16. Fail99,956 miles (+7,268)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,956 miles
    Test number
    875435135131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  17. Pass92,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    876145504161
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail92,688 miles (+7,917)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    985125504177
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass84,771 miles (+7,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    155583783063
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass77,142 miles (+14,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    477635012120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass63,128 miles (+13,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,128 miles
    Test number
    137577881421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,593 miles (+15,980)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,593 miles
    Test number
    670063280086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,613 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    921408679024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,081 miles (+8,946)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    513785188024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,135 miles
    Test number
    141351537406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 ESY

Does LL53 ESY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 ESY expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ESY?
The MOT on LL53 ESY expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 ESY done?
LL53 ESY was recorded at 149,849 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 8,031 miles a year.
Has LL53 ESY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ESY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 ESY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 ESY find?
LL53 ESY failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 6 more.

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