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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 UDEMOT history

LL53 UDE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LL53 UDE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
111,165 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UDE was last recorded at 111,165 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 5,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,486 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,679 miles
Average per year
1,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,165 miles
  • 2023 – 105,486 miles
  • 2022 – 103,990 miles
  • 2021 – 103,002 miles
  • 2020 – 101,579 miles
  • 2019 – 99,939 miles
  • 2018 – 98,732 miles
  • 2017 – 96,283 miles
  • 2016 – 95,607 miles
  • 2015 – 94,003 miles
  • 2014 – 92,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,165 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,165 miles (+5,679)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    126114297319
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass105,486 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    661477431559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,990 miles (+988)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    290155616362
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes only just met requirements it seems it may need adjusting or repair.
    • AdvisoryWipers touch each other on operation
  4. Pass103,002 miles (+1,423)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    161278892529
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox skin corroded
  5. Pass101,579 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,579 miles
    Test number
    513129252273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,939 miles (+1,207)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,939 miles
    Test number
    933512073980
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake slight reserve travel
  7. Pass98,732 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    121942502196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body slight surface corrosion
  8. Fail98,732 miles (+2,449)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    217123822613
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body slight surface corrosion
  9. Pass96,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    773321310562
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail96,283 miles (+676)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    465706870735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass95,607 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,607 miles
    Test number
    777185424160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail95,600 miles (+1,597)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    958095157852
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass94,003 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    918188715110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,000 miles (+1,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,000 miles
    Test number
    508697215195
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass92,450 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    245375234128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear tyres deteriated
  16. Fail92,450 miles3 failures1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    279994634139
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear tyres deteriated

Questions about LL53 UDE

Does LL53 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UDE expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UDE?
The MOT on LL53 UDE expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UDE done?
LL53 UDE was recorded at 111,165 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 1,843 miles a year.
Has LL53 UDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UDE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LL53 UDE 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 UDE find?
LL53 UDE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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