Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,200 cc
LL53 FVHMOT history
LL53 FVH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 86,255 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,436 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 FVH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 FVH was last recorded at 86,255 miles on 13 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Jun 2024: 86,255 miles, lower than 87,006 miles on 16 Mar 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,006 miles · 16 Mar 2023
- Average per year
- 3,436 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 86,255 miles
- 2023 – 87,006 miles
- 2022 – 84,448 miles
- 2021 – 81,966 miles
- 2020 – 78,288 miles
- 2018 – 71,221 miles
- 2017 – 68,023 miles
- 2016 – 65,838 miles
- 2015 – 59,831 miles
- 2014 – 55,791 miles
- 2013 – 52,259 miles
- 2012 – 48,244 miles
- 2011 – 44,684 miles
- 2010 – 37,873 miles
- 2008 – 31,908 miles
- 2007 – 28,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,255 miles
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,255 miles (-751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 86,255 miles
- Test number
- 114718908944
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,006 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 87,006 miles
- Test number
- 821333468745
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail87,006 miles (+2,558)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,006 miles
- Test number
- 826637934857
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,448 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 84,448 miles
- Test number
- 239107918680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,446 miles (+2,480)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,446 miles
- Test number
- 834090757881
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass81,966 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 81,966 miles
- Test number
- 717321459472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,952 miles (+3,664)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,952 miles
- Test number
- 985087852958
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,288 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 78,288 miles
- Test number
- 858499944459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,287 miles (+7,066)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,287 miles
- Test number
- 967503382405
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Seat belt missing attachment bolt not fitted (bolt missing) (7.1.2 (a))
Pass71,221 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 71,221 miles
- Test number
- 851644215064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,099 miles (+3,076)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,099 miles
- Test number
- 952338360755
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Both shock absorbers rusty.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,023 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 68,023 miles
- Test number
- 948149129353
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fail68,022 miles (+2,184)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,022 miles
- Test number
- 990822741343
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,838 miles (+6,007)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 65,838 miles
- Test number
- 852041481566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,831 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 59,831 miles
- Test number
- 666610345148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,791 miles (+3,532)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,791 miles
- Test number
- 946739014173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- 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
Pass52,259 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 52,259 miles
- Test number
- 638963713192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail52,259 miles (+4,015)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,259 miles
- Test number
- 208722313417
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,244 miles (+3,560)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 48,244 miles
- Test number
- 635884012115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass44,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 44,684 miles
- Test number
- 817609171187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,684 miles (+6,811)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,684 miles
- Test number
- 426819771180
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear tyre cut in sidewall
Pass37,873 miles (+5,965)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,873 miles
- Test number
- 280254080021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,908 miles (+3,744)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 31,908 miles
- Test number
- 480535138254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,164 miles
- Test number
- 234898997160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 FVH
- Does LL53 FVH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 FVH expired on 12 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 FVH?
- The MOT on LL53 FVH expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 FVH done?
- LL53 FVH was recorded at 86,255 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 3,436 miles a year.
- Has LL53 FVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 FVH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL53 FVH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL53 FVH find?
- LL53 FVH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.
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