Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,272 cc
LL53 ETUMOT history
LL53 ETU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,600 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 101,600 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 ETU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,272 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 ETU was last recorded at 101,600 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jan 2009: 33,845 miles, lower than 35,845 miles on 27 Jan 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,078 miles · 21 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 522 miles
- Average per year
- 4,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 101,600 miles
- 2022 – 100,483 miles
- 2021 – 99,908 miles
- 2020 – 97,919 miles
- 2019 – 92,773 miles
- 2018 – 87,718 miles
- 2017 – 83,639 miles
- 2016 – 79,725 miles
- 2015 – 75,724 miles
- 2014 – 71,038 miles
- 2013 – 66,353 miles
- 2012 – 61,759 miles
- 2011 – 56,233 miles
- 2010 – 44,917 miles
- 2009 – 33,845 miles
- 2008 – 28,877 miles
- 2007 – 19,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,600 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,600 miles (+522)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 101,600 miles
- Test number
- 989251460611
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail101,078 miles (+595)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,078 miles
- Test number
- 276698092962
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass100,483 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 100,483 miles
- Test number
- 907213254560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail100,482 miles (+574)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,482 miles
- Test number
- 864857118448
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,908 miles (+1,989)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 99,908 miles
- Test number
- 621867851446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,919 miles
- Test number
- 366519089355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,919 miles (+5,146)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,919 miles
- Test number
- 170625489297
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass92,773 miles (+5,055)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 92,773 miles
- Test number
- 471002798039
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass87,718 miles (+4,079)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 87,718 miles
- Test number
- 750513645642
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass83,639 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 83,639 miles
- Test number
- 413814494929
- AdvisoryPower steering rack and pipework damp with fluid(no leak detected at time of test)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail83,639 miles (+3,914)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,639 miles
- Test number
- 254152567399
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure Both (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering rack and pipework damp with fluid(no leak detected at time of test)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass79,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 79,725 miles
- Test number
- 701951123232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,725 miles (+4,001)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,725 miles
- Test number
- 111405310989
- Repaired at testStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating o/s rear (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)
Pass75,724 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 75,724 miles
- Test number
- 796612175057
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOsf & nsf mirror repaired with tape
Fail75,715 miles (+4,677)1 dangerous4 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,715 miles
- Test number
- 915592075043
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOsf & nsf mirror repaired with tape
Pass71,038 miles (+4,685)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 71,038 miles
- Test number
- 778696764020
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass66,353 miles (+4,594)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,353 miles
- Test number
- 556804063078
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edege
Pass61,759 miles (+5,526)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 61,759 miles
- Test number
- 847618032070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,233 miles (+11,316)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 56,233 miles
- Test number
- 747589631066
- NoteRear discs slightly pitted
Pass44,917 miles (+11,072)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 44,917 miles
- Test number
- 233327820086
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass33,845 miles (-2,000)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 33,845 miles
- Test number
- 404858329036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,845 miles (+6,968)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,845 miles
- Test number
- 883487529044
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass28,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 28,877 miles
- Test number
- 560934018068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,877 miles (+9,497)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,877 miles
- Test number
- 111734618459
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 19,380 miles
- Test number
- 373423127057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 ETU
- Does LL53 ETU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 ETU expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 ETU?
- The MOT on LL53 ETU expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 ETU done?
- LL53 ETU was recorded at 101,600 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 4,778 miles a year.
- Has LL53 ETU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 ETU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL53 ETU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL53 ETU find?
- LL53 ETU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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