Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LL53 ETFMOT history
LL53 ETF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 138,878 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 ETF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 ETF was last recorded at 138,878 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,878 miles · 23 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,878 miles
- 2025 – 138,812 miles
- 2024 – 129,735 miles
- 2023 – 119,895 miles
- 2022 – 110,086 miles
- 2021 – 104,615 miles
- 2020 – 99,157 miles
- 2019 – 90,197 miles
- 2018 – 85,789 miles
- 2017 – 83,449 miles
- 2016 – 81,231 miles
- 2015 – 77,931 miles
- 2014 – 75,006 miles
- 2013 – 71,696 miles
- 2012 – 67,138 miles
- 2011 – 61,345 miles
- 2010 – 49,221 miles
- 2009 – 41,777 miles
- 2008 – 31,447 miles
- 2007 – 24,558 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,878 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,878 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 138,878 miles
- Test number
- 342622973640
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,878 miles (+66)2 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,878 miles
- Test number
- 474070964948
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,812 miles (+9,077)9 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,812 miles
- Test number
- 776887251528
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass129,735 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 129,735 miles
- Test number
- 669852719832
- AdvisoryRear slight travel on hand brake
Fail129,735 miles (+9,840)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,735 miles
- Test number
- 401865255624
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear slight travel on hand brake
Pass119,895 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 119,895 miles
- Test number
- 391739883074
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,895 miles (+9,809)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,895 miles
- Test number
- 145654486191
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,086 miles (+5,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 110,086 miles
- Test number
- 244703870252
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door does not open from the outside
Pass104,615 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 104,615 miles
- Test number
- 402176707761
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail104,611 miles (+169)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,611 miles
- Test number
- 990021265639
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail104,442 miles (+5,285)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,442 miles
- Test number
- 960970338311
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,157 miles (+8,960)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 99,157 miles
- Test number
- 663249827289
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,197 miles (+4,408)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,197 miles
- Test number
- 232149235115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,789 miles (+2,340)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 85,789 miles
- Test number
- 875435275752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,449 miles (+2,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 83,449 miles
- Test number
- 599885500814
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,231 miles (+3,300)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 81,231 miles
- Test number
- 783909852571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 77,931 miles
- Test number
- 328809405087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,931 miles (+2,925)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,931 miles
- Test number
- 408749805007
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass75,006 miles (+3,310)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 75,006 miles
- Test number
- 386627824086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,696 miles (+4,558)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 71,696 miles
- Test number
- 506994313015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,138 miles (+5,793)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 67,138 miles
- Test number
- 638101012060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,345 miles (+12,124)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 61,345 miles
- Test number
- 645547811032
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight pitting on rear brake disc's
Pass49,221 miles (+7,444)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 49,221 miles
- Test number
- 822713210022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,777 miles (+10,330)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 41,777 miles
- Test number
- 974509419002
- NoteRear pads wearing low
Pass31,447 miles (+6,889)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 31,447 miles
- Test number
- 864064908085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 24,558 miles
- Test number
- 142270227045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 ETF
- Does LL53 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 ETF is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 ETF?
- The MOT on LL53 ETF is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL53 ETF done?
- LL53 ETF was recorded at 138,878 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
- Has LL53 ETF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 ETF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL53 ETF 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 ETF find?
- LL53 ETF passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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