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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM53 CVCMOT history

LM53 CVC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

LM53 CVC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2024
Mileage
178,352 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 CVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 CVC was last recorded at 178,352 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 4,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,417 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,935 miles
Average per year
8,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,352 miles
  • 2022 – 173,417 miles
  • 2021 – 168,552 miles
  • 2020 – 161,075 miles
  • 2019 – 153,096 miles
  • 2018 – 139,100 miles
  • 2017 – 128,345 miles
  • 2016 – 122,732 miles
  • 2014 – 118,776 miles
  • 2013 – 105,107 miles
  • 2012 – 96,033 miles
  • 2011 – 68,988 miles
  • 2009 – 60,607 miles
  • 2008 – 53,261 miles
  • 2007 – 44,659 miles
  • 2006 – 33,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,352 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,352 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    178,352 miles
    Test number
    991908812890
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail178,344 miles (+4,927)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,344 miles
    Test number
    700416190842
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass173,417 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,417 miles
    Test number
    225903337303
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  4. Fail173,416 miles (+4,864)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,416 miles
    Test number
    328542659499
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  5. Pass168,552 miles (+202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,552 miles
    Test number
    757206385720
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail168,350 miles (+7,275)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,350 miles
    Test number
    133816138730
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass161,075 miles (+7,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,075 miles
    Test number
    585305946319
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass153,096 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,096 miles
    Test number
    738318949569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail153,096 miles (+13,996)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,096 miles
    Test number
    737361647165
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass139,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,100 miles
    Test number
    479358349464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail139,100 miles (+10,755)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,100 miles
    Test number
    401612007489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass128,345 miles (+5,613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    693438861996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended sub frame front mount (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended sub frame front mount (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass122,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,732 miles
    Test number
    902652623452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail122,732 miles (+3,956)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,732 miles
    Test number
    748983906918
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly Obvious fault with hazards (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass118,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    585695364386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,776 miles (+13,669)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    997124864390
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  17. Pass105,107 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    415381863449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail105,106 miles (+9,073)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,106 miles
    Test number
    915271663330
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass96,033 miles (+14,446)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,033 miles
    Test number
    879263462342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,587 miles (+12,599)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,587 miles
    Test number
    907936202088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,988 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    926757101004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,607 miles (+7,346)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    213031449397
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass53,261 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,261 miles
    Test number
    534035848325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,260 miles (+8,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    584094448303
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass44,659 miles (+11,185)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    553833737378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,474 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,474 miles
    Test number
    261077926307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise thorn in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LM53 CVC

Does LM53 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 CVC expired on 11 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 CVC?
The MOT on LM53 CVC expired on 11 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 CVC done?
LM53 CVC was recorded at 178,352 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 8,940 miles a year.
Has LM53 CVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 CVC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LM53 CVC 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 CVC find?
LM53 CVC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; front brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s, and 4 more.

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