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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LL53 RKYMOT history

LL53 RKY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LL53 RKY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,542 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 RKY
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
16 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 RKY was last recorded at 78,542 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,469 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,073 miles
Average per year
3,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,542 miles
  • 2024 – 76,469 miles
  • 2023 – 74,329 miles
  • 2022 – 71,636 miles
  • 2021 – 70,357 miles
  • 2020 – 68,864 miles
  • 2019 – 66,250 miles
  • 2018 – 61,486 miles
  • 2016 – 49,907 miles
  • 2014 – 39,425 miles
  • 2013 – 34,134 miles
  • 2012 – 28,110 miles
  • 2011 – 17,601 miles
  • 2010 – 14,193 miles
  • 2009 – 11,897 miles
  • 2008 – 9,488 miles
  • 2007 – 7,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,542 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,542 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    477912309901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,469 miles (+2,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,469 miles
    Test number
    931202113019
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

  3. Pass74,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    223814286677
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  4. Fail74,326 miles (+2,690)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    350189438555
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  5. Pass71,636 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,636 miles
    Test number
    105976391526
    • AdvisoryBoth steering track rod end dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs rusty

  6. Fail71,634 miles (+1,277)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    939299891478
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering track rod end dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs rusty

  7. Pass70,357 miles (+1,493)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,357 miles
    Test number
    578155962147
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv gator starting to throw grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe rear bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end gator perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs rusty

  8. Pass68,864 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,864 miles
    Test number
    549407318528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,250 miles (+4,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    588369407554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged

  10. Pass61,486 miles (+5,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,486 miles
    Test number
    934343521859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking/perishing

  11. Pass55,637 miles (+5,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,637 miles
    Test number
    929466273196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass49,907 miles (+4,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    933823723646
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm, replace soon (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass45,127 miles (+5,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,127 miles
    Test number
    212388062682
    • 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)

  14. Pass39,425 miles (+5,291)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    327902054354
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteNearsiode rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass34,134 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,134 miles
    Test number
    637053453361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,110 miles (+4,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,110 miles
    Test number
    565913452358
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail23,366 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,366 miles
    Test number
    488367312060
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass23,366 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,366 miles
    Test number
    655057412007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,601 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,601 miles
    Test number
    296998111048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,193 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,193 miles
    Test number
    394458100055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,897 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,897 miles
    Test number
    503332319074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,488 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,488 miles
    Test number
    171929208041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,431 miles
    Test number
    764674277013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 RKY

Does LL53 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 RKY is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 RKY?
The MOT on LL53 RKY is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 RKY done?
LL53 RKY was recorded at 78,542 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
Has LL53 RKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 RKY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 RKY 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 RKY find?
LL53 RKY passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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