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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 HREMOT history

LL53 HRE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 102,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LL53 HRE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,038 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HRE was last recorded at 102,038 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,976 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,062 miles
Average per year
4,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,038 miles
  • 2025 – 100,976 miles
  • 2024 – 100,198 miles
  • 2023 – 98,481 miles
  • 2022 – 95,567 miles
  • 2021 – 93,409 miles
  • 2020 – 91,650 miles
  • 2019 – 88,842 miles
  • 2018 – 86,141 miles
  • 2017 – 83,091 miles
  • 2016 – 79,663 miles
  • 2015 – 75,918 miles
  • 2014 – 71,517 miles
  • 2013 – 65,508 miles
  • 2012 – 58,459 miles
  • 2011 – 48,965 miles
  • 2010 – 36,785 miles
  • 2009 – 26,356 miles
  • 2008 – 15,650 miles
  • 2007 – 11,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,038 miles
    Test number
    150362823950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,038 miles (+1,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,038 miles
    Test number
    822266079132
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass100,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    214626515154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,976 miles (+778)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    220506949096
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass100,198 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    159498781756
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail100,198 miles (+1,717)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    490350579893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass98,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    593969880083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,481 miles (+2,914)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    430713596994
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle also from outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,567 miles
    Test number
    813477638438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,563 miles (+2,154)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,563 miles
    Test number
    605894186335
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,409 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    285937553261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,650 miles (+2,808)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    825665419190
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass88,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,842 miles
    Test number
    258602640423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is pereshing

  14. Fail88,840 miles (+2,699)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    563489805015
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is pereshing

  15. Pass86,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    843997461245
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Fail86,141 miles (+3,050)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    281433110210
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass83,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    913046107652
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  18. Fail83,091 miles (+3,428)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    313066082069
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  19. Pass79,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    932583217800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService light on dash
    • AdvisoryTracking due to uneven tyre wear

  20. Fail79,662 miles (+3,744)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    155022739666
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService light on dash
    • AdvisoryTracking due to uneven tyre wear

  21. Pass75,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,918 miles
    Test number
    819277145004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail75,918 miles (+4,401)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,918 miles
    Test number
    958507845098
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass71,517 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,517 miles
    Test number
    497094834002
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail71,517 miles (+6,009)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,517 miles
    Test number
    526374834031
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass65,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    715502043041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,508 miles (+7,049)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    846692743070
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass58,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    217056242032
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Fail58,459 miles (+9,494)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    778735242009
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine light on

  29. Pass48,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,965 miles
    Test number
    997032731049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,965 miles (+12,180)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,965 miles
    Test number
    115822131420
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  31. Pass36,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    744564330086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail36,782 miles (+10,426)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    171264930405
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Fail26,356 miles1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,356 miles
    Test number
    284949749035
    • DangerousBrake pad warning light on
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteService light on

  34. Pass26,356 miles (+10,706)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,356 miles
    Test number
    842869449073
    • DangerousBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteService light on

  35. Pass15,650 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,650 miles
    Test number
    962512028010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  36. Pass11,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,788 miles
    Test number
    580639207026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HRE

Does LL53 HRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HRE is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HRE?
The MOT on LL53 HRE is valid until 29 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 HRE done?
LL53 HRE was recorded at 102,038 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,696 miles a year.
Has LL53 HRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HRE has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 HRE 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 HRE find?
LL53 HRE passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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