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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.

LM53 CTF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass170,615 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass73,104 miles (+14,737)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    455032231320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,367 miles
    Test number
    494357810425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass48,785 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    264530039370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,896 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,896 miles
    Test number
    732223138308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,028 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,028 miles
    Test number
    694331037301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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