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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 HTCMOT history

LL53 HTC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

LL53 HTC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
129,531 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HTC was last recorded at 129,531 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 9,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,142 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,389 miles
Average per year
5,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,531 miles
  • 2022 – 120,142 miles
  • 2021 – 112,484 miles
  • 2020 – 110,083 miles
  • 2019 – 107,941 miles
  • 2018 – 99,351 miles
  • 2017 – 87,048 miles
  • 2016 – 86,614 miles
  • 2015 – 81,241 miles
  • 2014 – 74,541 miles
  • 2013 – 68,046 miles
  • 2012 – 63,142 miles
  • 2011 – 59,242 miles
  • 2010 – 53,434 miles
  • 2009 – 43,407 miles
  • 2008 – 37,102 miles
  • 2007 – 28,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,531 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (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.

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmount bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Topmount bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,531 miles (+9,389)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,531 miles
    Test number
    291098875702
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass120,142 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,142 miles
    Test number
    476230086280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,484 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,484 miles
    Test number
    592070487613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Topmount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail112,483 miles (+2,400)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,483 miles
    Test number
    329087610857
    • MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Topmount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass110,083 miles (+2,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,083 miles
    Test number
    725765962986
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass107,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,941 miles
    Test number
    803662516627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,939 miles (+8,588)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,939 miles
    Test number
    146855232615
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SMALL END (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass99,351 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    416521134281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,350 miles2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,350 miles
    Test number
    646597517147
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail99,350 miles (+12,302)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,350 miles
    Test number
    512087432392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass87,048 miles (+434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    237215699512
    • AdvisoryEPC light is on
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryToo much oil in the engine
  12. Pass86,614 miles (+5,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    263507157369
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  13. Pass81,241 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,241 miles
    Test number
    379466661341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail81,240 miles (+6,699)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    186022699900
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass74,541 miles (+6,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,541 miles
    Test number
    996288094223
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass68,046 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    557004183209
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm
  17. Fail68,046 miles (+4,904)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    398474783254
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm
  18. Pass63,142 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    579573702322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,242 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,242 miles
    Test number
    447815601350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,155 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    565781111087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,154 miles (+5,720)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,154 miles
    Test number
    477504701092
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteENGINE IDLE ROUGH
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON
    • NoteEPC LAMP ON
    • NoteSLIGHT JUDDER TO REAR BRAKES
    • NoteWEAR TO REAR BRAKE DISCS
  22. Fail53,434 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,434 miles
    Test number
    903672130094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass53,434 miles (+10,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,434 miles
    Test number
    911382830025
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass43,407 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    862297409030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,102 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    241417108084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,999 miles
    Test number
    751973627049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL53 HTC

Does LL53 HTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 HTC expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HTC?
The MOT on LL53 HTC expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 HTC done?
LL53 HTC was recorded at 129,531 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
Has LL53 HTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HTC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 HTC 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 HTC find?
LL53 HTC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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