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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 FXHMOT history

LL53 FXH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LL53 FXH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,952 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FXH
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
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FXH was last recorded at 88,952 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2021: 79,644 miles, lower than 97,582 miles on 30 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,404 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,548 miles
Average per year
3,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,952 miles
  • 2025 – 87,404 miles
  • 2024 – 85,547 miles
  • 2023 – 83,742 miles
  • 2022 – 81,923 miles
  • 2021 – 79,650 miles
  • 2019 – 97,582 miles
  • 2018 – 74,091 miles
  • 2017 – 70,621 miles
  • 2016 – 66,332 miles
  • 2015 – 61,340 miles
  • 2014 – 57,033 miles
  • 2013 – 52,167 miles
  • 2012 – 47,280 miles
  • 2011 – 38,256 miles
  • 2009 – 28,656 miles
  • 2008 – 22,938 miles
  • 2007 – 18,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,952 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    296966200578
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,952 miles (+1,548)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    695005569623
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,404 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    990145941790
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,404 miles (+1,857)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    378094043505
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,547 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    152727299084
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail85,547 miles (+1,805)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    855788740390
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass83,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    542393772035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,742 miles (+1,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    637913000373
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,923 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    765528154221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,650 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    874353958440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail79,644 miles (-17,938)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,644 miles
    Test number
    365513271047
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    498655840997
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail97,582 miles (+23,491)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    400632958577
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass74,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,091 miles
    Test number
    258903887949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,091 miles (+3,470)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,091 miles
    Test number
    291433873718
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass70,621 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,621 miles
    Test number
    531875263310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,332 miles
    Test number
    661291190519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail66,332 miles (+4,992)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,332 miles
    Test number
    774144326295
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,340 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    879487375141
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  20. Fail61,325 miles (+4,292)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,325 miles
    Test number
    625576075108
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngin e management light indicates a fault
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  21. Pass57,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    609536394197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,033 miles (+4,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    219786194430
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass52,167 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    588400803208
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  24. Fail52,167 miles (+4,887)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    126870403201
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  25. Pass47,280 miles (+9,024)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,280 miles
    Test number
    269976802261
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine mang light stays on
    • NoteNear side front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enought to reach ply/cords

  26. Pass38,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    736971431052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,256 miles (+9,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    227591231059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass28,656 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,656 miles
    Test number
    581003409233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,938 miles (+3,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,938 miles
    Test number
    380382318415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  30. Pass18,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,996 miles
    Test number
    450352817298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 FXH

Does LL53 FXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 FXH is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FXH?
The MOT on LL53 FXH is valid until 10 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 FXH done?
LL53 FXH was recorded at 88,952 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,660 miles a year.
Has LL53 FXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FXH has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 FXH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 FXH find?
LL53 FXH passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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