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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 EXPMOT history

LL53 EXP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 109,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LL53 EXP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,828 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EXP was last recorded at 109,828 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,827 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,828 miles
  • 2025 – 103,494 miles
  • 2024 – 101,938 miles
  • 2023 – 98,338 miles
  • 2022 – 93,777 miles
  • 2021 – 86,728 miles
  • 2020 – 83,877 miles
  • 2019 – 79,252 miles
  • 2018 – 74,819 miles
  • 2017 – 70,371 miles
  • 2016 – 64,789 miles
  • 2015 – 59,887 miles
  • 2014 – 50,815 miles
  • 2013 – 39,452 miles
  • 2012 – 30,854 miles
  • 2011 – 26,156 miles
  • 2010 – 21,927 miles
  • 2009 – 18,276 miles
  • 2008 – 15,277 miles
  • 2007 – 11,423 miles
  • 2006 – 9,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,828 miles
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine management light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,828 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    430943454967
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail109,827 miles (+6,333)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,827 miles
    Test number
    967001894026
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass103,494 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    273368667624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,493 miles (+1,555)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,493 miles
    Test number
    906358478091
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass101,938 miles (+3,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,938 miles
    Test number
    329145412337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass98,338 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,338 miles
    Test number
    997176143913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,336 miles (+4,559)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    900093988879
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,777 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,777 miles
    Test number
    728123077072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,776 miles (+7,048)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,776 miles
    Test number
    983548773222
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,728 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,728 miles
    Test number
    187190144630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,726 miles (+2,849)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,726 miles
    Test number
    870692349172
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,877 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,877 miles
    Test number
    578346908422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,252 miles (+4,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    209285821126
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass74,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    277347609214
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail74,819 miles (+4,448)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    219271787048
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass70,371 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    987093869027
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  17. Fail70,370 miles (+5,581)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,370 miles
    Test number
    545398162287
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  18. Pass64,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    765828473163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,789 miles (+4,902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    253884041197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass59,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    539673707740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,887 miles (+9,072)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    986721137527
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass50,815 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,815 miles
    Test number
    546706494227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,452 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,452 miles
    Test number
    337402493296
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Pass39,452 miles (+8,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,452 miles
    Test number
    637332293266
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  25. Fail30,854 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    468157992238
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass30,854 miles (+4,698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    687897692211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass26,156 miles (+4,229)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,156 miles
    Test number
    207845921363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

  28. Pass21,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,927 miles
    Test number
    770494410385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,927 miles (+3,651)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,927 miles
    Test number
    341862310347
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  30. Pass18,276 miles (+2,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,276 miles
    Test number
    943190609317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass15,277 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,277 miles
    Test number
    511529408335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass11,423 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,423 miles
    Test number
    180484307319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail9,248 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,248 miles
    Test number
    161297896210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  34. Pass9,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,248 miles
    Test number
    463147196241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 EXP

Does LL53 EXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 EXP is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EXP?
The MOT on LL53 EXP is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 EXP done?
LL53 EXP was recorded at 109,828 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,079 miles a year.
Has LL53 EXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EXP has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 EXP 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 EXP find?
LL53 EXP passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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