Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc
LM53 ZXKMOT history
LM53 ZXK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 99,727 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,181 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM53 ZXK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM53 ZXK was last recorded at 99,727 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,670 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 4,181 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,727 miles
- 2025 – 99,670 miles
- 2024 – 99,264 miles
- 2023 – 97,336 miles
- 2022 – 95,102 miles
- 2021 – 94,129 miles
- 2020 – 92,479 miles
- 2019 – 88,350 miles
- 2018 – 78,607 miles
- 2017 – 69,753 miles
- 2016 – 63,266 miles
- 2015 – 59,205 miles
- 2014 – 55,019 miles
- 2013 – 50,219 miles
- 2012 – 46,230 miles
- 2011 – 44,254 miles
- 2010 – 39,182 miles
- 2009 – 31,291 miles
- 2008 – 24,456 miles
- 2007 – 17,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,727 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre bracket detached/broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,727 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 99,727 miles
- Test number
- 154683991084
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,670 miles (+406)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 99,670 miles
- Test number
- 436647254506
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass99,264 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 99,264 miles
- Test number
- 618168611802
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion starting to show on rear metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
- AdvisoryExhaust centre section/ hangers poor
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake effort down slightly
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
Fail99,264 miles (+1,928)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,264 miles
- Test number
- 414494489038
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion starting to show on rear metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
- AdvisoryExhaust centre section/ hangers poor
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake effort down slightly
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
Pass97,336 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 97,336 miles
- Test number
- 767769804224
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,333 miles (+2,231)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,333 miles
- Test number
- 740217706842
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,102 miles (+973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 95,102 miles
- Test number
- 875928085015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,129 miles (+1,650)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,129 miles
- Test number
- 533240981869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass92,479 miles (+4,129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 92,479 miles
- Test number
- 936159606247
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,350 miles (+104)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 88,350 miles
- Test number
- 295592509532
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre bracket detached/broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail88,246 miles (+9,639)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,246 miles
- Test number
- 884832911442
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre bracket detached/broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass78,607 miles (+8,854)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,607 miles
- Test number
- 225564442914
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass69,753 miles (+6,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,753 miles
- Test number
- 620791374490
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass cracked
Pass63,266 miles (+4,061)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 63,266 miles
- Test number
- 174571676963
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,205 miles (+4,186)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 59,205 miles
- Test number
- 345831805445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,019 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 55,019 miles
- Test number
- 268333604287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,991 miles (+4,772)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,991 miles
- Test number
- 267912504255
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass50,219 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 50,219 miles
- Test number
- 139072843135
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside front tyre perished
- NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
Fail50,219 miles (+3,989)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,219 miles
- Test number
- 268692443130
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside front tyre perished
- NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
Pass46,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 46,230 miles
- Test number
- 279075932169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,230 miles (+1,976)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,230 miles
- Test number
- 617815432131
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass44,254 miles (+5,072)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 44,254 miles
- Test number
- 257069021110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,182 miles (+7,891)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 39,182 miles
- Test number
- 761257530121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,291 miles (+6,835)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 31,291 miles
- Test number
- 141011949448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,456 miles (+6,559)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 24,456 miles
- Test number
- 792606038087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside front door mirror glass cover broken
Pass17,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 17,897 miles
- Test number
- 223873547007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM53 ZXK
- Does LM53 ZXK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 ZXK is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM53 ZXK?
- The MOT on LM53 ZXK is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM53 ZXK done?
- LM53 ZXK was recorded at 99,727 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,181 miles a year.
- Has LM53 ZXK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM53 ZXK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM53 ZXK 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 ZXK find?
- LM53 ZXK passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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