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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LL53 HZFMOT history

LL53 HZF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

LL53 HZF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
133,528 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HZF was last recorded at 133,528 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 3,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,463 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,065 miles
Average per year
6,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,528 miles
  • 2022 – 130,463 miles
  • 2021 – 126,503 miles
  • 2020 – 124,175 miles
  • 2019 – 119,827 miles
  • 2018 – 114,168 miles
  • 2017 – 107,677 miles
  • 2016 – 100,719 miles
  • 2015 – 94,904 miles
  • 2014 – 84,020 miles
  • 2013 – 80,667 miles
  • 2012 – 76,126 miles
  • 2011 – 69,700 miles
  • 2010 – 61,571 miles
  • 2009 – 52,982 miles
  • 2008 – 44,105 miles
  • 2007 – 34,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside head light bracket broken
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet release lever missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,528 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,528 miles
    Test number
    696874574110
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside head light bracket broken
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever missing

  2. Fail133,523 miles (+3,060)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,523 miles
    Test number
    206991834059
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside head light bracket broken
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever missing

  3. Pass130,463 miles (+3,960)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    319508499282
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  4. Pass126,503 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,503 miles
    Test number
    794070056776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate deformed
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever missing

  5. Fail126,500 miles (+2,325)4 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,500 miles
    Test number
    299922748334
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre both rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate deformed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever missing

  6. Pass124,175 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,175 miles
    Test number
    994680255451
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail124,173 miles (+4,346)2 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,173 miles
    Test number
    810023786221
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,827 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    956034974591
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,820 miles (+5,652)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,820 miles
    Test number
    673138418618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,168 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    940026820142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail114,154 miles (+6,477)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,154 miles
    Test number
    995490887289
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass107,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    485722685384
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake starting to bind

  13. Fail107,677 miles (+6,958)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    131180241656
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass100,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    319903515051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,719 miles (+5,815)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    434590195103
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,904 miles (+10,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    105867925418
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on inner edge

  17. Pass84,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    877852104024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,020 miles (+3,353)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    855262504083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBonnet release faulty

  19. Pass80,667 miles (+4,541)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    157996033450
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteThe bonnet safty catch is stiff and the bonnet release is stiff to pull
    • NoteThe n ear side front tyre has a cut in the side wall marked with chalk

  20. Pass76,126 miles (+147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,126 miles
    Test number
    106414832490
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in outer side wall. Cords not visible.

  21. Fail75,979 miles (+6,279)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    936487422016
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in outer side wall. Cords not visible.

  22. Pass69,700 miles (+8,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    845080921078
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass61,571 miles (+8,589)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,571 miles
    Test number
    290783930083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,982 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,982 miles
    Test number
    451708529027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,105 miles (+10,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,105 miles
    Test number
    111612428084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    104140527419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HZF

Does LL53 HZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 HZF expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HZF?
The MOT on LL53 HZF expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 HZF done?
LL53 HZF was recorded at 133,528 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 6,131 miles a year.
Has LL53 HZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HZF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 HZF 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 HZF find?
LL53 HZF passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside head light bracket broken, and 2 more.

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