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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LL53 UDNMOT history

LL53 UDN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LL53 UDN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,313 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UDN
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UDN was last recorded at 116,313 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 7,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,526 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,787 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,313 miles
  • 2024 – 108,526 miles
  • 2023 – 101,976 miles
  • 2022 – 95,682 miles
  • 2021 – 91,152 miles
  • 2020 – 87,738 miles
  • 2019 – 82,666 miles
  • 2018 – 76,556 miles
  • 2017 – 71,260 miles
  • 2016 – 65,602 miles
  • 2015 – 58,802 miles
  • 2014 – 54,213 miles
  • 2013 – 48,897 miles
  • 2012 – 43,813 miles
  • 2010 – 39,205 miles
  • 2009 – 35,744 miles
  • 2008 – 31,608 miles
  • 2007 – 27,693 miles
  • 2006 – 19,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,313 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,313 miles (+7,787)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,313 miles
    Test number
    684792375258
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,526 miles (+6,550)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,526 miles
    Test number
    873469254154
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass101,976 miles (+2,356)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,976 miles
    Test number
    790804856528
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,620 miles (+3,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    500324661098
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass95,682 miles (+4,530)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    534379133196
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,152 miles (+3,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,152 miles
    Test number
    821461290076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,738 miles (+5,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    759349565942
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  8. Pass82,666 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,666 miles
    Test number
    664181396570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,664 miles (+6,108)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,664 miles
    Test number
    655818130106
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,556 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    842488270562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,260 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    341915659416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,602 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,602 miles
    Test number
    657260341198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ### STRONG ADVISE ### Both fronts (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService warning light on

  13. Fail65,602 miles (+6,800)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,602 miles
    Test number
    755836340308
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ### STRONG ADVISE ### Both fronts (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService warning light on

  14. Pass58,802 miles (+4,589)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    248106835078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,213 miles (+5,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,213 miles
    Test number
    457499274016
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass48,897 miles (+5,084)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    677806733058
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight play at parking brake base

  17. Pass43,813 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,813 miles
    Test number
    886377422001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteMiddle exhaust bracket broken still secure
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  18. Fail43,813 miles (+4,608)2 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,813 miles
    Test number
    578047422054
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteMiddle exhaust bracket broken still secure
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  19. Fail39,205 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,205 miles
    Test number
    511082160372
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass39,205 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,205 miles
    Test number
    744082660315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,744 miles (+4,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    922858409379
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass31,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,608 miles
    Test number
    173452268255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail31,608 miles (+3,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,608 miles
    Test number
    943142468210
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass27,693 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,693 miles
    Test number
    771437167230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,903 miles
    Test number
    751875946228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UDN

Does LL53 UDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UDN is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UDN?
The MOT on LL53 UDN is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UDN done?
LL53 UDN was recorded at 116,313 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has LL53 UDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UDN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LL53 UDN 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 UDN find?
LL53 UDN passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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