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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 ETOMOT history

LL53 ETO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

LL53 ETO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2022
Mileage
89,271 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ETO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 ETO was last recorded at 89,271 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 3,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2014: 54,963 miles, lower than 494,141 miles on 22 Jan 2013.

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
85,400 miles · 26 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,871 miles
Average per year
4,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,271 miles
  • 2021 – 85,400 miles
  • 2020 – 81,499 miles
  • 2019 – 79,229 miles
  • 2018 – 75,436 miles
  • 2017 – 71,659 miles
  • 2016 – 67,151 miles
  • 2015 – 60,986 miles
  • 2014 – 54,963 miles
  • 2013 – 494,141 miles
  • 2012 – 46,133 miles
  • 2011 – 44,061 miles
  • 2010 – 40,812 miles
  • 2009 – 36,053 miles
  • 2008 – 32,573 miles
  • 2007 – 28,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,271 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine misfire on idle.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,271 miles (+3,871)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,271 miles
    Test number
    466156044657
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire on idle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,400 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,400 miles
    Test number
    178453461605
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss fire

  3. Fail85,399 miles (+3,900)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,399 miles
    Test number
    286451750323
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss fire

  4. Pass81,499 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    528551047087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    345526753200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,001 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    629996471780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,436 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    673201633669
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heavy rusted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tank straps rusted
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  8. Fail75,406 miles (+3,747)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    275736368128
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  9. Pass71,659 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    660943749743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass67,151 miles (+6,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    665689415961
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass60,986 miles (+200)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,986 miles
    Test number
    659726655038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on sidewall cords not showing.

  12. Fail60,786 miles (+146)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    288469345025
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on sidewall cords not showing.

  13. Pass60,640 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    579375435033
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre inner edge cracked all around ***Strong*** Advisory
    • NoteN/S/R tyre age cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail60,640 miles (+5,677)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    196105435486
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre inner edge cracked all around ***Strong*** Advisory
    • NoteN/S/R tyre age cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass54,963 miles (-439,178)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    315674534075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass494,141 miles (+448,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    494,141 miles
    Test number
    668972223010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass46,133 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    307207522044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,061 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,061 miles
    Test number
    106431321494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,812 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    283015910050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,053 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    114186019456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,573 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    964201928023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    501389327046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 ETO

Does LL53 ETO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 ETO expired on 25 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ETO?
The MOT on LL53 ETO expired on 25 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 ETO done?
LL53 ETO was recorded at 89,271 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 4,045 miles a year.
Has LL53 ETO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ETO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 ETO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 ETO find?
LL53 ETO failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 5 more.

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