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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 FKFMOT history

LL53 FKF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LL53 FKF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,512 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FKF was last recorded at 96,512 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,672 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,840 miles
Average per year
3,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,512 miles
  • 2024 – 91,672 miles
  • 2023 – 91,598 miles
  • 2022 – 87,433 miles
  • 2020 – 86,317 miles
  • 2019 – 82,602 miles
  • 2018 – 78,323 miles
  • 2017 – 74,359 miles
  • 2016 – 70,232 miles
  • 2015 – 65,908 miles
  • 2014 – 60,754 miles
  • 2013 – 56,324 miles
  • 2012 – 52,685 miles
  • 2011 – 48,618 miles
  • 2010 – 45,501 miles
  • 2009 – 41,900 miles
  • 2008 – 38,762 miles
  • 2007 – 35,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,512 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear sill rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front and rear discs slight judder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    676817992771
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail96,512 miles (+4,840)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    546671121555
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass91,672 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,672 miles
    Test number
    905312565792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,666 miles (+68)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,666 miles
    Test number
    842596014685
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Fail91,598 miles (+4,165)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    361895522568
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,433 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    639957246933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs slight judder
  7. Fail87,419 miles (+1,102)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    546540976897
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs slight judder
  8. Pass86,317 miles (+3,715)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,317 miles
    Test number
    178722782620
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass82,602 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,602 miles
    Test number
    963943408552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,576 miles (+4,253)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    891924645482
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass78,323 miles (+3,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,323 miles
    Test number
    590657433767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.6mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass74,359 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,359 miles
    Test number
    664395957608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,232 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,232 miles
    Test number
    485009730202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass65,908 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    396492525023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,754 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,754 miles
    Test number
    957932924002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,324 miles (+3,639)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    878664723023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid requires replacing
  17. Pass52,685 miles (+4,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,685 miles
    Test number
    287903622030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass48,618 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    247395421014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,501 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    322247120076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass45,501 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    710377420034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,900 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,900 miles
    Test number
    971768329006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,762 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,762 miles
    Test number
    963332128052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,189 miles
    Test number
    393388117030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 FKF

Does LL53 FKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 FKF is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FKF?
The MOT on LL53 FKF is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 FKF done?
LL53 FKF was recorded at 96,512 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,257 miles a year.
Has LL53 FKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FKF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 FKF 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 FKF find?
LL53 FKF passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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