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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 OHVMOT history

LL53 OHV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 97,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LL53 OHV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,289 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 OHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 OHV was last recorded at 97,289 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,641 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
3,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,289 miles
  • 2024 – 96,641 miles
  • 2023 – 95,351 miles
  • 2022 – 94,368 miles
  • 2021 – 93,684 miles
  • 2020 – 93,033 miles
  • 2019 – 92,081 miles
  • 2018 – 90,293 miles
  • 2017 – 88,112 miles
  • 2016 – 85,864 miles
  • 2015 – 82,131 miles
  • 2014 – 74,072 miles
  • 2013 – 65,850 miles
  • 2012 – 57,074 miles
  • 2011 – 48,471 miles
  • 2010 – 44,177 miles
  • 2009 – 39,094 miles
  • 2008 – 36,201 miles
  • 2007 – 32,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded by mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,289 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    632008388383
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded by mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,289 miles (+648)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    719281821696
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded by mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    411888402460
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly by mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail96,641 miles (+1,290)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    315256973393
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly by mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass95,351 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,351 miles
    Test number
    176385220736
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,368 miles
    Test number
    281815930960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail94,368 miles (+684)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,368 miles
    Test number
    888383529767
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass93,684 miles (+651)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    176688833039
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding

  9. Pass93,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    856285187934
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail93,033 miles (+952)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    743566413629
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass92,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,081 miles
    Test number
    906258364485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail92,081 miles (+1,788)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,081 miles
    Test number
    658088639878
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass90,293 miles (+2,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    357657131697
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty and in poor state

  14. Pass88,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    940636181668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,112 miles (+2,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    720451213171
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

  16. Pass85,864 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    311939784052
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Fail85,864 miles (+3,733)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    837100693034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass82,131 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,131 miles
    Test number
    607866345146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail82,089 miles (+8,017)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,089 miles
    Test number
    659683645127
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass74,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    248003624481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,072 miles (+8,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    977043524179
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass65,850 miles (+8,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    975855943171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,074 miles (+96)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    298082232495
    • NoteFront brake pads near limit

  24. Fail56,978 miles (+8,507)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    275875922168
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads near limit

  25. Pass48,471 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,471 miles
    Test number
    858074391058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,177 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,177 miles
    Test number
    230757730138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    163508959435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,094 miles (+2,893)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    464588459096
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass36,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    793414048062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail36,201 miles (+3,292)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    881504748096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass32,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    690553347028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 OHV

Does LL53 OHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 OHV is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 OHV?
The MOT on LL53 OHV is valid until 25 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 OHV done?
LL53 OHV was recorded at 97,289 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,430 miles a year.
Has LL53 OHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 OHV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 OHV 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 OHV find?
LL53 OHV passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracking; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall, and 1 more.

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