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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 HRDMOT history

LL53 HRD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.

LL53 HRD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2021
Mileage
118,153 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HRD
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 expired on 23 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 HRD was last recorded at 118,153 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2009: 17,617 miles, lower than 139,931 miles on 18 Jan 2008.

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
118,147 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 118,153 miles
  • 2020 – 104,650 miles
  • 2019 – 96,023 miles
  • 2018 – 89,433 miles
  • 2017 – 84,786 miles
  • 2016 – 80,402 miles
  • 2015 – 63,681 miles
  • 2014 – 45,199 miles
  • 2013 – 25,410 miles
  • 2012 – 22,568 miles
  • 2011 – 21,068 miles
  • 2010 – 19,374 miles
  • 2009 – 17,617 miles
  • 2008 – 139,931 miles
  • 2007 – 11,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,153 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil light on front flexi pipe in poor condition front and centre exhaust hangers broken

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,153 miles (+6)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,153 miles
    Test number
    483379849515
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on front flexi pipe in poor condition front and centre exhaust hangers broken

  2. Fail118,147 miles (+13,497)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    452862856303
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near excessive (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  3. Pass104,650 miles (+8,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,650 miles
    Test number
    966345442409
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted and rusty and rear pads getting low

  4. Pass96,023 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    504272614834
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail96,023 miles (+6,590)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    796055723826
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,433 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    593425245520
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail89,433 miles (+4,647)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    263220388277
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    352216634204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,786 miles (+4,384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    804505752880
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass80,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    583050130803
    • 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)

  11. Fail80,402 miles (+16,721)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    933361455243
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  12. Pass63,681 miles (+18,482)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    109503400129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,199 miles
    Test number
    247202654327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,199 miles (+19,789)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,199 miles
    Test number
    549542854314
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass25,410 miles (+1,536)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    265758553361
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass23,874 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,874 miles
    Test number
    986465923080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,568 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,568 miles
    Test number
    537066822038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,068 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    325295421029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,374 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,374 miles
    Test number
    243272520078
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass19,374 miles (+1,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,374 miles
    Test number
    611152720063
    • 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)

  21. Pass17,617 miles (-122,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,617 miles
    Test number
    511387229097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass139,931 miles (+128,259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    924118518094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,672 miles
    Test number
    490860817047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HRD

Does LL53 HRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 HRD expired on 23 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HRD?
The MOT on LL53 HRD expired on 23 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 HRD done?
LL53 HRD was recorded at 118,153 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 7,126 miles a year.
Has LL53 HRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HRD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 HRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 HRD find?
LL53 HRD failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 3 more.

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