
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM53 CTFMOT history
LM53 CTF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,615 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 170,615 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM53 CTF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM53 CTF was last recorded at 170,615 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 3,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 167,483 miles · 4 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,132 miles
- Average per year
- 8,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 170,615 miles
- 2022 – 167,483 miles
- 2021 – 161,900 miles
- 2020 – 154,964 miles
- 2019 – 150,330 miles
- 2018 – 142,241 miles
- 2017 – 135,129 miles
- 2016 – 129,242 miles
- 2015 – 118,834 miles
- 2014 – 110,975 miles
- 2013 – 101,294 miles
- 2012 – 88,845 miles
- 2011 – 73,104 miles
- 2010 – 58,367 miles
- 2009 – 48,785 miles
- 2008 – 41,896 miles
- 2007 – 35,028 miles
- 2006 – 27,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,615 miles (+3,132)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 170,615 miles
- Test number
- 630395601917
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
Fail167,483 miles (+5,583)1 dangerous8 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,483 miles
- Test number
- 394589527387
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBack axel inc spring seats corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded inc subframe bushes are slightly worn
Pass161,900 miles (+35)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 161,900 miles
- Test number
- 689617254318
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAxel beam inc mountings corroded
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryInner rackends have slight play
Fail161,865 miles (+6,901)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,865 miles
- Test number
- 978915193509
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,964 miles (+87)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 154,964 miles
- Test number
- 635571291407
- AdvisoryNearside Front 'a' pillar corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,877 miles (+4,547)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,877 miles
- Test number
- 916460405571
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 'a' pillar corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,330 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 150,330 miles
- Test number
- 948594114285
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view many small/micro chips in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (front to rear pipes and rear after front rear flexis) corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged glass broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure mud flap
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail150,327 miles (+8,086)3 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,327 miles
- Test number
- 445600587337
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view many small/micro chips in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (front to rear pipes and rear after front rear flexis) corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged glass broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure mud flap
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass142,241 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 142,241 miles
- Test number
- 987935296426
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt buckle damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail142,223 miles (+7,094)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,223 miles
- Test number
- 231590621177
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt buckle damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Pass135,129 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 135,129 miles
- Test number
- 658313847755
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail135,129 miles (+5,887)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,129 miles
- Test number
- 779331456841
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass129,242 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 129,242 miles
- Test number
- 805140743794
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail129,242 miles (+10,408)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,242 miles
- Test number
- 386812201771
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass118,834 miles (+7,859)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 118,834 miles
- Test number
- 603407920540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt clasp surround cracked but working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySilencer corroded
Pass110,975 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 110,975 miles
- Test number
- 427515024415
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear bumper damaged
Fail110,975 miles (+9,681)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,975 miles
- Test number
- 508585324383
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear bumper damaged
Pass101,294 miles (+12,449)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 101,294 miles
- Test number
- 809745913327
- NoteFront No plate deteriorating
- NoteRear exhaust box corroding
Fail88,845 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,845 miles
- Test number
- 258673632310
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass88,845 miles (+15,741)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 88,845 miles
- Test number
- 925173132333
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass73,104 miles (+14,737)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 73,104 miles
- Test number
- 455032231320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 58,367 miles
- Test number
- 494357810425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,637 miles (+9,852)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,637 miles
- Test number
- 644247610365
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass48,785 miles (+6,889)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 48,785 miles
- Test number
- 264530039370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,896 miles (+6,868)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 41,896 miles
- Test number
- 732223138308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,028 miles (+7,614)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 35,028 miles
- Test number
- 694331037301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,414 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 27,414 miles
- Test number
- 433471826338
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LM53 CTF
- Does LM53 CTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM53 CTF expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM53 CTF?
- The MOT on LM53 CTF expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM53 CTF done?
- LM53 CTF was recorded at 170,615 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 8,801 miles a year.
- Has LM53 CTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM53 CTF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM53 CTF 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 LM53 CTF find?
- LM53 CTF passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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