
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass105,486 miles (+1,496)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 105,486 miles
- Test number
- 661477431559
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass101,579 miles (+1,640)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2021
- Odometer
- 101,579 miles
- Test number
- 513129252273
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass96,283 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 96,283 miles
- Test number
- 773321310562
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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
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
Pass94,003 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 94,003 miles
- Test number
- 918188715110
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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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