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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 HSEMOT history

LL53 HSE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

LL53 HSE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
100,998 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HSE was last recorded at 100,998 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,163 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
835 miles
Average per year
3,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,998 miles
  • 2023 – 100,163 miles
  • 2022 – 99,414 miles
  • 2021 – 98,500 miles
  • 2020 – 97,821 miles
  • 2019 – 95,868 miles
  • 2018 – 94,619 miles
  • 2017 – 93,683 miles
  • 2016 – 92,518 miles
  • 2015 – 88,368 miles
  • 2014 – 86,967 miles
  • 2013 – 79,839 miles
  • 2012 – 73,710 miles
  • 2011 – 68,507 miles
  • 2010 – 63,718 miles
  • 2009 – 59,256 miles
  • 2008 – 53,566 miles
  • 2007 – 44,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,998 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,998 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,998 miles
    Test number
    479759851191
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail100,998 miles (+835)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,998 miles
    Test number
    294925641943
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,163 miles (+749)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    144504540702
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass99,414 miles (+914)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,414 miles
    Test number
    754364061088
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass98,500 miles (+679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,500 miles
    Test number
    745099607979
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass97,821 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,821 miles
    Test number
    812357884332
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass95,868 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,868 miles
    Test number
    604643927786
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail95,868 miles (+1,249)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,868 miles
    Test number
    405563938100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,619 miles (+936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    510297011855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass93,683 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,683 miles
    Test number
    177144934671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass92,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    193720240992
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

  12. Fail92,518 miles (+4,150)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    711260972047
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working blb239 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

  13. Pass88,368 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    658648305058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,967 miles (+7,128)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,967 miles
    Test number
    799830954060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in near side track rod inner ball joint.

  15. Pass79,839 miles (+6,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    286809843068
    • NoteNearside and offside trackrods have free play on inner ball joints

  16. Pass73,710 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    795074642057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    598176141017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,507 miles (+4,789)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    926366241094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass63,718 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    482380750090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,256 miles (+5,690)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    752507229007
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front track rod end

  21. Pass53,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    221941538038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail53,566 miles (+9,156)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    610359728045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass44,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    104497237032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HSE

Does LL53 HSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 HSE expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HSE?
The MOT on LL53 HSE expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 HSE done?
LL53 HSE was recorded at 100,998 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 3,343 miles a year.
Has LL53 HSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HSE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 HSE 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 HSE find?
LL53 HSE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; exhaust mounting defective, and 8 more.

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