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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LL53 RKJMOT history

LL53 RKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LL53 RKJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
74,579 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 RKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 RKJ was last recorded at 74,579 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 6,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,430 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,149 miles
Average per year
3,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,579 miles
  • 2024 – 68,430 miles
  • 2023 – 65,925 miles
  • 2022 – 65,671 miles
  • 2021 – 65,107 miles
  • 2020 – 64,197 miles
  • 2019 – 63,348 miles
  • 2018 – 62,234 miles
  • 2017 – 60,744 miles
  • 2016 – 59,061 miles
  • 2015 – 58,220 miles
  • 2014 – 57,290 miles
  • 2013 – 51,986 miles
  • 2012 – 38,426 miles
  • 2011 – 26,852 miles
  • 2010 – 18,063 miles
  • 2009 – 13,974 miles
  • 2008 – 10,607 miles
  • 2007 – 7,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,579 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,579 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,579 miles
    Test number
    394331760981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,430 miles (+2,505)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,430 miles
    Test number
    492108644486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,925 miles (+254)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    449730933792
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass65,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    395968421218
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  5. Fail65,671 miles (+564)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    292033564488
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  6. Pass65,107 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    253188608607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,197 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    537639700981
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items
  8. Pass63,348 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    155515460026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,234 miles
    Test number
    766626668834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,234 miles (+1,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,234 miles
    Test number
    770086150653
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  11. Pass60,744 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,744 miles
    Test number
    512105468589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,061 miles
    Test number
    645709109418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,061 miles (+841)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,061 miles
    Test number
    525740473919
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end rubber split (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass58,220 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    807819605257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,290 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,290 miles
    Test number
    468451684040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,986 miles (+13,560)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,986 miles
    Test number
    299140213245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,426 miles (+11,574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    205472792448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    456222591143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,852 miles (+8,789)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    528192591134
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass18,063 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    303477300292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,974 miles
    Test number
    270335609276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,974 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,974 miles
    Test number
    360875409419
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  23. Pass13,974 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,974 miles
    Test number
    952025209253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,607 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    10,607 miles
    Test number
    291979638020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    7,968 miles
    Test number
    420362857061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 RKJ

Does LL53 RKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 RKJ expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 RKJ?
The MOT on LL53 RKJ expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 RKJ done?
LL53 RKJ was recorded at 74,579 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 3,605 miles a year.
Has LL53 RKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 RKJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 RKJ 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 RKJ find?
LL53 RKJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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