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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 HTDMOT history

LL53 HTD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

LL53 HTD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
142,938 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HTD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HTD was last recorded at 142,938 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,934 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,938 miles
  • 2023 – 139,920 miles
  • 2022 – 134,895 miles
  • 2021 – 128,445 miles
  • 2020 – 122,576 miles
  • 2019 – 116,897 miles
  • 2018 – 111,474 miles
  • 2017 – 104,330 miles
  • 2016 – 90,981 miles
  • 2015 – 78,353 miles
  • 2014 – 67,519 miles
  • 2013 – 57,410 miles
  • 2012 – 46,723 miles
  • 2011 – 41,246 miles
  • 2010 – 35,540 miles
  • 2009 – 29,737 miles
  • 2008 – 22,851 miles
  • 2007 – 14,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,938 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,938 miles
    Test number
    493318013194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail142,934 miles (+3,014)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,934 miles
    Test number
    566081419626
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass139,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,920 miles
    Test number
    660173201770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,920 miles (+5,025)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,920 miles
    Test number
    408055866411
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass134,895 miles (+6,450)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,895 miles
    Test number
    924441949947
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing has been taped over the sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover has been taped up
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass128,445 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,445 miles
    Test number
    471261538766
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail128,444 miles (+5,868)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,444 miles
    Test number
    667968850467
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass122,576 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    988732773536
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail122,576 miles (+5,679)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    802072782437
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass116,897 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    495436144699
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking between treads/and outer sidewall

  11. Fail116,897 miles (+5,423)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    672546405348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking between treads/and outer sidewall

  12. Pass111,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    577760516532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail111,474 miles (+7,144)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    945481715088
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass104,330 miles (+13,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,330 miles
    Test number
    910354885937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mount bushs slight play

  15. Pass90,981 miles (+12,628)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,981 miles
    Test number
    914812446742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,353 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    428012415003
    • 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)

  17. Fail78,352 miles (+10,833)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    657100615098
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • 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)

  18. Pass67,519 miles (+10,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    566411414051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,410 miles (+10,687)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    867712413054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,723 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,723 miles
    Test number
    169940722491
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass46,723 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,723 miles
    Test number
    318920422065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,246 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,246 miles
    Test number
    265510041037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,540 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    313186210014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass35,540 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    412366010014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,737 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    101812819476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,851 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,851 miles
    Test number
    631894108046
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,851 miles (+7,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,851 miles
    Test number
    964804408072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass14,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,923 miles
    Test number
    813850817012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail14,923 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,923 miles
    Test number
    153979007416
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LL53 HTD

Does LL53 HTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 HTD expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HTD?
The MOT on LL53 HTD expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 HTD done?
LL53 HTD was recorded at 142,938 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 7,488 miles a year.
Has LL53 HTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HTD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 HTD 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 HTD find?
LL53 HTD passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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