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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 FLKMOT history

LL53 FLK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LL53 FLK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,339 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FLK was last recorded at 52,339 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,752 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,587 miles
Average per year
2,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,339 miles
  • 2025 – 49,752 miles
  • 2024 – 46,908 miles
  • 2023 – 43,649 miles
  • 2022 – 39,319 miles
  • 2021 – 35,107 miles
  • 2020 – 34,491 miles
  • 2019 – 33,252 miles
  • 2018 – 32,526 miles
  • 2017 – 31,835 miles
  • 2016 – 31,502 miles
  • 2015 – 30,829 miles
  • 2014 – 29,658 miles
  • 2013 – 27,110 miles
  • 2012 – 23,352 miles
  • 2011 – 20,577 miles
  • 2010 – 19,209 miles
  • 2009 – 17,695 miles
  • 2008 – 15,940 miles
  • 2007 – 13,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,339 miles (+2,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    919084020498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass49,752 miles (+2,844)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    49,752 miles
    Test number
    609347103157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides - Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,908 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    416182062101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,649 miles (+4,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    366664525805
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass39,319 miles (+4,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    840606563129
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass35,107 miles (+616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,107 miles
    Test number
    912137192124
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass34,491 miles (+1,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,491 miles
    Test number
    426755255971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass33,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    826640736929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,252 miles (+726)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    788021953184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass32,526 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,526 miles
    Test number
    714917359024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,517 miles (+682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    327056397813
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag. (5.4.2)

  12. Pass31,835 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    361516457228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,502 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,502 miles
    Test number
    718658754285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,829 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,829 miles
    Test number
    175495215458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,658 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,658 miles
    Test number
    475068314095
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass29,658 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,658 miles
    Test number
    497858214028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,110 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,110 miles
    Test number
    126252523444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,352 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,352 miles
    Test number
    875363222006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,577 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,577 miles
    Test number
    898190321074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,209 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,209 miles
    Test number
    182519810407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,208 miles (+1,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,208 miles
    Test number
    940688510065
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass17,695 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,695 miles
    Test number
    972797319073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,673 miles (+1,733)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,673 miles
    Test number
    221670419062
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass15,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,940 miles
    Test number
    362927518074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,940 miles (+2,133)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,940 miles
    Test number
    642137718009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass13,807 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,807 miles
    Test number
    381457527004
    • NoteNearside front's tyre has cut's on the sidewall buts not's showing cord's,recommend replace.

Questions about LL53 FLK

Does LL53 FLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 FLK is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FLK?
The MOT on LL53 FLK is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 FLK done?
LL53 FLK was recorded at 52,339 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,012 miles a year.
Has LL53 FLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FLK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LL53 FLK 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 FLK find?
LL53 FLK passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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