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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 RJYMOT history

LL53 RJY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LL53 RJY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
124,205 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 RJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 RJY was last recorded at 124,205 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,466 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,739 miles
Average per year
5,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,205 miles
  • 2025 – 119,466 miles
  • 2024 – 113,929 miles
  • 2023 – 107,386 miles
  • 2022 – 105,366 miles
  • 2021 – 96,842 miles
  • 2020 – 90,934 miles
  • 2019 – 80,891 miles
  • 2018 – 70,259 miles
  • 2017 – 62,443 miles
  • 2016 – 56,762 miles
  • 2015 – 50,223 miles
  • 2014 – 45,065 miles
  • 2013 – 40,241 miles
  • 2012 – 33,702 miles
  • 2011 – 27,821 miles
  • 2010 – 22,536 miles
  • 2009 – 20,070 miles
  • 2008 – 17,404 miles
  • 2007 – 13,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,205 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake pads on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre on 2mm tread 175x80x14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,205 miles (+4,739)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,205 miles
    Test number
    430869249177
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,466 miles (+5,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,466 miles
    Test number
    316538558279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass113,929 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,929 miles
    Test number
    708602816246
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll under-neath has corrosion on every components

  4. Fail113,929 miles (+6,543)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,929 miles
    Test number
    702939810885
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll under-neath has corrosion on every components

  5. Pass107,386 miles (+2,020)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    838587891298
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail105,366 miles (+8,524)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    736790376413
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    107188897900
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads on 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2mm tread 175x80x14
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail96,842 miles (+5,908)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    110471085430
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective hydro carbons (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads on 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2mm tread 175x80x14
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass90,934 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,934 miles
    Test number
    268758582913
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail90,931 miles (+10,040)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    598100851702
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    758267077773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,891 miles (+10,632)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    391867985679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,259 miles (+7,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    409494049519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass62,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    203740562405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail62,443 miles (+5,681)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    779423181536
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass56,762 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,762 miles
    Test number
    465874547505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,223 miles (+5,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,223 miles
    Test number
    697128665031
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has perished.

  18. Pass45,065 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,065 miles
    Test number
    755437184008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,241 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    379419673049
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass40,241 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    768339573029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,702 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,702 miles
    Test number
    496027672009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,821 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,821 miles
    Test number
    639328101100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,536 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,536 miles
    Test number
    802229690022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,070 miles
    Test number
    322152469024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,070 miles (+2,666)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,070 miles
    Test number
    621052669021
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass17,404 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,404 miles
    Test number
    302744368092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,069 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,069 miles
    Test number
    852541357091
    • NoteCHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR UNABLE TO FULLY TEST SEATBELT

Questions about LL53 RJY

Does LL53 RJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 RJY expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 RJY?
The MOT on LL53 RJY expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 RJY done?
LL53 RJY was recorded at 124,205 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,800 miles a year.
Has LL53 RJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 RJY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 RJY 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 RJY find?
LL53 RJY failed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; emissions unable to be completed major leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box, and 6 more.

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