
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass55,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 55,284 miles
- Test number
- 130677255444
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass47,739 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,739 miles
- Test number
- 455903616465
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass40,009 miles (+2,779)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 40,009 miles
- Test number
- 760925429985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,230 miles (+2,620)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 37,230 miles
- Test number
- 579129585085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,610 miles (+2,335)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 34,610 miles
- Test number
- 107081304169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,275 miles (+2,938)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,275 miles
- Test number
- 655906013159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,337 miles (+3,492)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 29,337 miles
- Test number
- 198557512148
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass17,072 miles (+4,251)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,072 miles
- Test number
- 422684018146
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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