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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM53 PUFMOT history

LM53 PUF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LM53 PUF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2025
Mileage
130,031 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 PUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 PUF was last recorded at 130,031 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 6,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,231 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6,800 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,031 miles
  • 2023 – 123,231 miles
  • 2022 – 119,669 miles
  • 2021 – 113,727 miles
  • 2020 – 108,931 miles
  • 2019 – 103,548 miles
  • 2018 – 101,603 miles
  • 2017 – 98,693 miles
  • 2016 – 93,989 miles
  • 2015 – 83,271 miles
  • 2014 – 83,202 miles
  • 2013 – 66,770 miles
  • 2012 – 59,301 miles
  • 2011 – 54,541 miles
  • 2010 – 54,541 miles
  • 2009 – 54,541 miles
  • 2008 – 52,216 miles
  • 2007 – 45,198 miles
  • 2006 – 36,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,031 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,031 miles (+6,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,031 miles
    Test number
    630506217110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass123,231 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    466585059172
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. FailMileage not read6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    749165182078
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,669 miles
    Test number
    334358816874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail119,669 miles (+5,942)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,669 miles
    Test number
    833929986537
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    327969922384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,727 miles (+4,796)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    500151233477
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass108,931 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,931 miles
    Test number
    975744728975
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,929 miles (+5,381)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,929 miles
    Test number
    678069490120
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    241905873481
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail103,546 miles (+1,943)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    503454282287
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass101,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,603 miles
    Test number
    204953997783
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail101,603 miles (+2,910)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,603 miles
    Test number
    534975853461
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass98,693 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    607330497144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,989 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    654878457424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin disks will need replacing (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryM.I.L light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail93,989 miles (+10,718)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    993082382835
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin disks will need replacing (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryM.I.L light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,271 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,271 miles
    Test number
    648315905012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,202 miles (+16,432)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    597035764334
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass66,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,770 miles
    Test number
    556333133341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,770 miles (+7,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,770 miles
    Test number
    238063433390
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass59,301 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    865163752304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,541 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    848453361303
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteEngine management light on

  23. Pass54,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    160666950384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail54,541 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    910596050326
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    272835359316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,541 miles (+2,325)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    504475559345
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass52,216 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    790905058382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades worn

  28. Fail52,216 miles (+7,018)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    810775458322
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades worn

  29. Pass45,198 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    863946357386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    473599326323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 PUF

Does LM53 PUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 PUF expired on 3 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 PUF?
The MOT on LM53 PUF expired on 3 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 PUF done?
LM53 PUF was recorded at 130,031 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has LM53 PUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 PUF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LM53 PUF 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 PUF find?
LM53 PUF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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