
Volkswagen Golf
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass120,142 miles (+7,658)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 120,142 miles
- Test number
- 476230086280
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass107,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,941 miles
- Test number
- 803662516627
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass99,351 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,351 miles
- Test number
- 416521134281
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass63,142 miles (+3,900)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 63,142 miles
- Test number
- 579573702322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,242 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 59,242 miles
- Test number
- 447815601350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,155 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 59,155 miles
- Test number
- 565781111087
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass43,407 miles (+6,305)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 43,407 miles
- Test number
- 862297409030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,102 miles (+8,103)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 37,102 miles
- Test number
- 241417108084
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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