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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LL53 PNJMOT history

LL53 PNJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LL53 PNJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,366 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 PNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 PNJ was last recorded at 68,366 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,112 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,254 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,366 miles
  • 2025 – 66,112 miles
  • 2024 – 63,982 miles
  • 2023 – 60,926 miles
  • 2022 – 59,466 miles
  • 2021 – 57,761 miles
  • 2019 – 52,146 miles
  • 2018 – 50,262 miles
  • 2017 – 48,282 miles
  • 2016 – 46,798 miles
  • 2015 – 45,107 miles
  • 2014 – 42,373 miles
  • 2013 – 40,028 miles
  • 2012 – 36,314 miles
  • 2011 – 36,041 miles
  • 2010 – 34,769 miles
  • 2009 – 29,608 miles
  • 2008 – 24,212 miles
  • 2007 – 18,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,366 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,366 miles (+2,254)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    919985796537
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass66,112 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    389919896073
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail66,112 miles (+2,130)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    983874392416
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass63,982 miles (+406)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,982 miles
    Test number
    141623263479
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail63,576 miles (+2,650)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,576 miles
    Test number
    470273624579
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass60,926 miles (+1,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    992405180521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass59,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,466 miles
    Test number
    404709417439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail59,466 miles (+1,705)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,466 miles
    Test number
    538058558874
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass57,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    989476725720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Fail57,761 miles (+5,615)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    639042621159
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass52,146 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    165931543023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,262 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,262 miles
    Test number
    320895892143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,240 miles (+1,958)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    670898414537
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  14. Pass48,282 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    265514119714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,798 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,798 miles
    Test number
    532271233390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,107 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    118374745437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,373 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,373 miles
    Test number
    749591834060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,028 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,028 miles
    Test number
    949409723070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,314 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,314 miles
    Test number
    928920732093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,041 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,041 miles
    Test number
    586478321000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,769 miles (+5,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,769 miles
    Test number
    822445420003
    • 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)
  22. Pass29,608 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,608 miles
    Test number
    573379329019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,212 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,212 miles
    Test number
    294030838052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,033 miles
    Test number
    154767737461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,031 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,031 miles
    Test number
    682867837098
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LL53 PNJ

Does LL53 PNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 PNJ is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 PNJ?
The MOT on LL53 PNJ is valid until 21 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 PNJ done?
LL53 PNJ was recorded at 68,366 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has LL53 PNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 PNJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 PNJ 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 PNJ find?
LL53 PNJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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