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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,792 cc

LL53 MEVMOT history

LL53 MEV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LL53 MEV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,343 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 MEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 MEV was last recorded at 129,343 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,926 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,417 miles
Average per year
4,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,343 miles
  • 2024 – 126,926 miles
  • 2023 – 122,425 miles
  • 2022 – 120,269 miles
  • 2021 – 117,647 miles
  • 2020 – 111,170 miles
  • 2017 – 101,402 miles
  • 2016 – 97,147 miles
  • 2015 – 93,657 miles
  • 2014 – 88,258 miles
  • 2013 – 81,196 miles
  • 2012 – 75,062 miles
  • 2011 – 69,179 miles
  • 2010 – 61,826 miles
  • 2009 – 53,524 miles
  • 2008 – 44,106 miles
  • 2007 – 35,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,343 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower seal damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Minor exhaust leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,343 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,343 miles
    Test number
    769244836195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,926 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,926 miles
    Test number
    779162386920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,425 miles (+2,156)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,425 miles
    Test number
    987418044197
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,269 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,269 miles
    Test number
    122021992419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,647 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,647 miles
    Test number
    845146064567
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower seal damaged
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leaks

  6. Fail117,637 miles (+6,467)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,637 miles
    Test number
    449229650708
    • MajorEmissions not tested lamba to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower seal damaged
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leaks

  7. Pass111,170 miles (+9,768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    281690630061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    660430042131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,402 miles (+4,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    608754877475
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass97,147 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,147 miles
    Test number
    667403201049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,657 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    598392895008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,258 miles (+22)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,258 miles
    Test number
    298021604109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers split but still clearing screen effectively.
    • NotePower sttering pipe weeping

  13. Fail88,236 miles2 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    815730304159
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers split but still clearing screen effectively.
    • NotePower sttering pipe weeping

  14. Pass88,236 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    518950404158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,196 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    389934293004
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust rubber split

  16. Fail81,196 miles (+6,134)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    555474193089
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust rubber split

  17. Pass75,062 miles (+5,883)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,062 miles
    Test number
    276012272003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low of pressure,possible internal damage
    • NoteNearside front wiper split end

  18. Pass69,179 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,179 miles
    Test number
    418533371096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,826 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    933846270046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail61,798 miles (+8,274)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,798 miles
    Test number
    362374870004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,524 miles (+9,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,524 miles
    Test number
    952345679042
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass44,106 miles (+8,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    402586468025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass35,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,679 miles
    Test number
    951657427091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL53 MEV

Does LL53 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 MEV is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 MEV?
The MOT on LL53 MEV is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 MEV done?
LL53 MEV was recorded at 129,343 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,983 miles a year.
Has LL53 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 MEV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 MEV 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 MEV find?
LL53 MEV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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