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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 HPJMOT history

LL53 HPJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LL53 HPJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,946 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HPJ
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
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HPJ was last recorded at 114,946 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 8,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,445 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,501 miles
Average per year
3,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,946 miles
  • 2025 – 106,445 miles
  • 2024 – 98,912 miles
  • 2023 – 97,935 miles
  • 2022 – 96,908 miles
  • 2021 – 96,180 miles
  • 2020 – 95,242 miles
  • 2019 – 91,619 miles
  • 2018 – 87,889 miles
  • 2017 – 84,857 miles
  • 2016 – 82,579 miles
  • 2015 – 78,013 miles
  • 2014 – 73,410 miles
  • 2013 – 67,982 miles
  • 2012 – 61,512 miles
  • 2011 – 56,059 miles
  • 2010 – 53,470 miles
  • 2009 – 50,345 miles
  • 2008 – 46,824 miles
  • 2007 – 38,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,946 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,946 miles (+8,501)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    484429237757
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,445 miles (+7,533)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    560103273199
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,912 miles (+977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    379532708309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,935 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,935 miles
    Test number
    639356333740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,908 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,908 miles
    Test number
    809061058836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,896 miles (+716)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,896 miles
    Test number
    132828183996
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  7. Pass96,180 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,180 miles
    Test number
    522960833035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    545195908705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,242 miles (+3,623)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    582533902159
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  10. Pass91,619 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    922852497835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,889 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    804990399438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    516955134221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,857 miles (+2,278)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    721833194970
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,579 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    292571005876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail82,579 miles (+4,566)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    558565897518
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,013 miles (+4,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    629775435075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,410 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    647657334038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,982 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,982 miles
    Test number
    579396843013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,512 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    738306342008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,059 miles (+2,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    565932451019
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,470 miles (+3,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    530338810027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass50,345 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    711216529051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,824 miles (+8,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,824 miles
    Test number
    291184348079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass38,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    422866317065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HPJ

Does LL53 HPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HPJ is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HPJ?
The MOT on LL53 HPJ is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HPJ done?
LL53 HPJ was recorded at 114,946 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,986 miles a year.
Has LL53 HPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HPJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 HPJ 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 HPJ find?
LL53 HPJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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