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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 HPUMOT history

LL53 HPU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LL53 HPU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,123 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HPU
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
16 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HPU was last recorded at 60,123 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 5,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,863 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,260 miles
Average per year
2,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,123 miles
  • 2024 – 54,863 miles
  • 2023 – 50,565 miles
  • 2022 – 48,334 miles
  • 2021 – 42,775 miles
  • 2020 – 38,813 miles
  • 2019 – 32,989 miles
  • 2018 – 25,750 miles
  • 2017 – 21,970 miles
  • 2016 – 18,985 miles
  • 2015 – 16,547 miles
  • 2014 – 11,871 miles
  • 2013 – 9,315 miles
  • 2012 – 8,742 miles
  • 2011 – 8,244 miles
  • 2010 – 7,902 miles
  • 2009 – 7,551 miles
  • 2008 – 6,789 miles
  • 2007 – 5,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,123 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,123 miles (+5,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    712424496191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass54,863 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    613375819719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail54,863 miles (+4,298)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    566297101902
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass50,565 miles (+2,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    50,565 miles
    Test number
    831098848263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,334 miles
    Test number
    736290976054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail48,334 miles (+5,559)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,334 miles
    Test number
    215973281769
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,775 miles (+3,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    849057832725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,813 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    944974154175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,989 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    604024438351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,750 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,750 miles
    Test number
    772575232950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,970 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,970 miles
    Test number
    395833997303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,985 miles (+2,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,985 miles
    Test number
    942658920694
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/wiper smear slightly

  13. Pass16,547 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,547 miles
    Test number
    686950995005
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail16,542 miles (+4,671)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,542 miles
    Test number
    355129285006
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass11,871 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,871 miles
    Test number
    465781684018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,315 miles (+573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    9,315 miles
    Test number
    245229683070
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass8,742 miles (+498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    8,742 miles
    Test number
    687574442050
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass8,244 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    8,244 miles
    Test number
    637874721021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,902 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    7,902 miles
    Test number
    801781440001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail7,890 miles (+339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,890 miles
    Test number
    181169930477
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass7,551 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    7,551 miles
    Test number
    842072649019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,789 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    6,789 miles
    Test number
    131269148021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    5,593 miles
    Test number
    763594347006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about LL53 HPU

Does LL53 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HPU is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HPU?
The MOT on LL53 HPU is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HPU done?
LL53 HPU was recorded at 60,123 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,904 miles a year.
Has LL53 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HPU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 HPU 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 HPU find?
LL53 HPU passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; rear coil spring corroded both side.

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