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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 KBJMOT history

LL53 KBJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LL53 KBJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,107 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 KBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 KBJ was last recorded at 56,107 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,284 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
823 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,107 miles
  • 2025 – 55,284 miles
  • 2024 – 54,079 miles
  • 2023 – 52,769 miles
  • 2022 – 51,494 miles
  • 2021 – 50,309 miles
  • 2020 – 49,267 miles
  • 2019 – 47,739 miles
  • 2018 – 45,001 miles
  • 2017 – 42,603 miles
  • 2016 – 40,009 miles
  • 2015 – 37,230 miles
  • 2014 – 34,610 miles
  • 2013 – 32,275 miles
  • 2012 – 29,337 miles
  • 2011 – 25,845 miles
  • 2010 – 23,312 miles
  • 2009 – 20,464 miles
  • 2008 – 17,072 miles
  • 2007 – 12,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,107 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake discs pitted & worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Reg bulb holder loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    382219209259
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail56,107 miles (+823)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    533741793853
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass55,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    130677255444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,284 miles (+1,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    119328886389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass54,079 miles (+1,310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    508745388417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reg bulb holder loose
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass52,769 miles (+1,275)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    401361591161
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reg bulb holder loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass51,494 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    947419681281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs pitted & worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp bulb holder loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail51,494 miles (+1,185)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    267046593572
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs pitted & worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp bulb holder loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass50,309 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,309 miles
    Test number
    704544562508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs pitted & worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
  10. Fail50,308 miles (+1,041)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,308 miles
    Test number
    874625551449
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Defective (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs pitted & worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
  11. Pass49,267 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    602057440000
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perished & cracked
  12. Fail49,264 miles (+1,525)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    476670809997
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perished & cracked
  13. Pass47,739 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,739 miles
    Test number
    455903616465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,001 miles (+2,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    551274522913
    • 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)
  15. Pass42,603 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,603 miles
    Test number
    817629756861
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  16. Pass40,009 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,009 miles
    Test number
    760925429985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,230 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    579129585085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,610 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    107081304169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,275 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,275 miles
    Test number
    655906013159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,337 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,337 miles
    Test number
    198557512148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,845 miles (+2,533)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,845 miles
    Test number
    478887811101
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear light unit damaged
  22. Pass23,312 miles (+2,848)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,312 miles
    Test number
    144867010159
    • NoteAdvise hole in nearside rear light lens
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear number plate light requires attension
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  23. Pass20,464 miles (+3,392)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,464 miles
    Test number
    491134019192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r lamp unit cracked
  24. Pass17,072 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,072 miles
    Test number
    422684018146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,821 miles
    Test number
    550404357063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL53 KBJ

Does LL53 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 KBJ is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 KBJ?
The MOT on LL53 KBJ is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 KBJ done?
LL53 KBJ was recorded at 56,107 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has LL53 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 KBJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 KBJ 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 KBJ find?
LL53 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded nsr & osr; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 1 more.

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