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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LL53 SDZMOT history

LL53 SDZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LL53 SDZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,719 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 SDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 SDZ was last recorded at 137,719 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 15,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,788 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,931 miles
Average per year
6,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,719 miles
  • 2025 – 121,788 miles
  • 2024 – 108,986 miles
  • 2022 – 99,495 miles
  • 2021 – 91,186 miles
  • 2020 – 83,494 miles
  • 2019 – 76,437 miles
  • 2018 – 67,735 miles
  • 2017 – 60,178 miles
  • 2016 – 53,639 miles
  • 2015 – 50,444 miles
  • 2014 – 46,950 miles
  • 2013 – 44,032 miles
  • 2012 – 40,786 miles
  • 2011 – 37,651 miles
  • 2010 – 33,542 miles
  • 2009 – 29,307 miles
  • 2008 – 24,398 miles
  • 2007 – 19,455 miles
  • 2006 – 15,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,719 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,719 miles
    Test number
    549472624825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail137,719 miles (+15,931)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,719 miles
    Test number
    716270524785
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass121,788 miles (+12,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,788 miles
    Test number
    546966427474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,986 miles (+7)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    363448938635
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint of centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front moisture at caliper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and damaged - ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake pedal has travel - ON LIMIT

  5. Fail108,979 miles (+9,484)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,979 miles
    Test number
    949078893715
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Broken (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,495 miles
    Test number
    239924069925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail99,495 miles (+8,309)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,495 miles
    Test number
    567422242862
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,186 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,186 miles
    Test number
    343882030881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail91,183 miles (+7,689)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    439520318579
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass83,494 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,494 miles
    Test number
    909801014233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    990734557883
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail76,437 miles (+8,702)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    590127163839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass67,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    615491131722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail67,735 miles (+7,557)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    383660215059
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass60,178 miles (+6,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,178 miles
    Test number
    546190991057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,639 miles (+3,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    167160699928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass50,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    434707045341
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Fail50,444 miles (+3,494)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    108809866693
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking

  19. Fail46,950 miles1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    885579634393
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteLight damage to o/s/f floor pan area
    • NoteExhaust down pipe flexi joint meshing adrift

  20. Pass46,950 miles (+2,918)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    998349034317
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteLight damage to o/s/f floor pan area
    • NoteExhaust down pipe flexi joint meshing adrift

  21. Pass44,032 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,032 miles
    Test number
    268204453392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,786 miles (+3,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    857195752346
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront pipe flexy joint bracket weld broken and flexy pipe deteriorating

  23. Pass37,651 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,651 miles
    Test number
    298433251371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,542 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,542 miles
    Test number
    453470240438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,307 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,307 miles
    Test number
    990233449377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,398 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,398 miles
    Test number
    141409738333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,455 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    424001057409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,480 miles
    Test number
    333187656350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 SDZ

Does LL53 SDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 SDZ is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 SDZ?
The MOT on LL53 SDZ is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 SDZ done?
LL53 SDZ was recorded at 137,719 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,400 miles a year.
Has LL53 SDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 SDZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 SDZ 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 SDZ find?
LL53 SDZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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