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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM53 CVFMOT history

LM53 CVF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 249,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

LM53 CVF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2024
Mileage
249,660 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 CVF
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
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 CVF was last recorded at 249,660 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 19,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,636 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
19,024 miles
Average per year
13,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 249,660 miles
  • 2021 – 230,636 miles
  • 2020 – 221,540 miles
  • 2019 – 203,600 miles
  • 2018 – 196,136 miles
  • 2017 – 174,952 miles
  • 2015 – 163,806 miles
  • 2014 – 144,088 miles
  • 2013 – 125,508 miles
  • 2012 – 103,082 miles
  • 2011 – 85,711 miles
  • 2010 – 69,667 miles
  • 2009 – 52,675 miles
  • 2008 – 39,134 miles
  • 2006 – 26,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,660 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when spun at speed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side front inner (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,660 miles (+19,024)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    249,660 miles
    Test number
    389685694853
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass230,636 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    230,636 miles
    Test number
    306625423357
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail230,520 miles (+8,980)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,520 miles
    Test number
    778729286039
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass221,540 miles (+464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    221,540 miles
    Test number
    160325687703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail221,076 miles (+17,476)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,076 miles
    Test number
    259504896288
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass203,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    203,600 miles
    Test number
    392279533814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail203,600 miles (+7,464)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,600 miles
    Test number
    543027155376
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass196,136 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    196,136 miles
    Test number
    722477139345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing noisy when spun at speed

  9. Fail196,004 miles (+21,052)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,004 miles
    Test number
    803877773547
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing noisy when spun at speed

  10. Pass174,952 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    174,952 miles
    Test number
    858830116088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail174,950 miles (+11,144)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,950 miles
    Test number
    918485638606
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  12. Pass163,806 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    163,806 miles
    Test number
    591412760706
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side front inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail163,805 miles (+19,717)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,805 miles
    Test number
    500486231852
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side front inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass144,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    144,088 miles
    Test number
    528627534316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail144,087 miles (+18,579)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,087 miles
    Test number
    487237734399
    • 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail125,508 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,508 miles
    Test number
    525834043301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass125,508 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,508 miles
    Test number
    786814543390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,423 miles (+13,341)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,423 miles
    Test number
    926298233055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass103,082 miles (+17,371)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    206708532003
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass85,711 miles (+16,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,711 miles
    Test number
    737152531091
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass69,667 miles (+16,992)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    222622530064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,675 miles (+13,541)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    922250039095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail39,134 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,134 miles
    Test number
    572816938029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass39,134 miles (+12,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,134 miles
    Test number
    704896838076
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass26,151 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    184483916387
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LM53 CVF

Does LM53 CVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 CVF expired on 4 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 CVF?
The MOT on LM53 CVF expired on 4 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 CVF done?
LM53 CVF was recorded at 249,660 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 13,489 miles a year.
Has LM53 CVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 CVF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM53 CVF 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 CVF find?
LM53 CVF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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