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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 FKWMOT history

LL53 FKW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

LL53 FKW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
180,457 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FKW
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
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FKW was last recorded at 180,457 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 9,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,104 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,353 miles
Average per year
9,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,457 miles
  • 2023 – 171,104 miles
  • 2022 – 167,493 miles
  • 2020 – 151,376 miles
  • 2019 – 137,011 miles
  • 2018 – 127,901 miles
  • 2017 – 118,141 miles
  • 2016 – 107,038 miles
  • 2015 – 94,898 miles
  • 2014 – 84,584 miles
  • 2013 – 71,469 miles
  • 2012 – 58,610 miles
  • 2011 – 51,345 miles
  • 2010 – 43,870 miles
  • 2009 – 35,706 miles
  • 2008 – 28,565 miles
  • 2007 – 21,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,457 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Slight Play on inner steering arm.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91w

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pad warning light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,457 miles (+9,353)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    180,457 miles
    Test number
    876777321028
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight Play on inner steering arm.

  2. Fail171,104 miles (+3,611)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,104 miles
    Test number
    607897764949
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass167,493 miles (+16,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,493 miles
    Test number
    547846292050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding

  4. Pass151,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,376 miles
    Test number
    254601434519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail151,376 miles (+14,365)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,376 miles
    Test number
    912753722310
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass137,011 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,011 miles
    Test number
    788880394243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  7. Fail136,930 miles (+9,029)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    607893740246
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  8. Pass127,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    591319287872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail127,901 miles (+9,760)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    119553940920
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    559597902434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail118,141 miles (+11,103)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    770294158999
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,038 miles (+12,140)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,038 miles
    Test number
    830376544516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    407823555193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,898 miles (+10,314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    886560028447
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass84,584 miles (+34)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,584 miles
    Test number
    159481204316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteRear exhaust held up with plastic cable ties

  16. Fail84,550 miles (+13,081)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    748980004343
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteRear exhaust held up with plastic cable ties

  17. Pass71,469 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,469 miles
    Test number
    248510613356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,087 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,087 miles
    Test number
    175509223466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    189192732093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,610 miles (+7,265)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    309862932097
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  21. Pass51,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,345 miles
    Test number
    488378321008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,345 miles (+7,475)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,345 miles
    Test number
    538928721050
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass43,870 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,870 miles
    Test number
    370622430041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,706 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,706 miles
    Test number
    174010839423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,565 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,565 miles
    Test number
    253658228063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,124 miles
    Test number
    424259627043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 FKW

Does LL53 FKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 FKW expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FKW?
The MOT on LL53 FKW expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 FKW done?
LL53 FKW was recorded at 180,457 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 9,181 miles a year.
Has LL53 FKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FKW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 FKW 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 FKW find?
LL53 FKW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside slight play on inner steering arm..

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