
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LM53 ZXOMOT history
LM53 ZXO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,090 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 102,090 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM53 ZXO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 12 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM53 ZXO was last recorded at 102,090 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 5,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Feb 2008: 18,962 miles, lower than 19,053 miles on 5 Feb 2007.
- 14 Jan 2022: 68,060 miles, lower than 81,474 miles on 3 Nov 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,938 miles · 10 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,152 miles
- Average per year
- 4,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,090 miles
- 2023 – 96,938 miles
- 2022 – 68,060 miles
- 2020 – 81,474 miles
- 2019 – 70,679 miles
- 2018 – 66,449 miles
- 2017 – 64,044 miles
- 2016 – 59,664 miles
- 2015 – 55,094 miles
- 2014 – 48,443 miles
- 2013 – 42,412 miles
- 2012 – 38,639 miles
- 2011 – 35,063 miles
- 2010 – 31,881 miles
- 2009 – 28,486 miles
- 2008 – 18,962 miles
- 2007 – 19,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 102,090 miles
- Test number
- 277038660511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,090 miles (+5,152)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,090 miles
- Test number
- 934892851612
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass96,938 miles (+28,878)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 96,938 miles
- Test number
- 436765072002
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,060 miles (-13,414)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 68,060 miles
- Test number
- 321657897721
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,474 miles (+10,795)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 81,474 miles
- Test number
- 711633275603
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,679 miles (+4,230)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 70,679 miles
- Test number
- 299120473452
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass66,449 miles (+2,405)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 66,449 miles
- Test number
- 379016982142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,044 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 64,044 miles
- Test number
- 747885240058
- AdvisoryPresenter adviced
Fail64,044 miles (+4,380)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,044 miles
- Test number
- 382368920858
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryPresenter adviced
Pass59,664 miles (+4,570)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 59,664 miles
- Test number
- 511838290311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,094 miles (+1,406)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 55,094 miles
- Test number
- 778284015134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,688 miles (+5,245)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 53,688 miles
- Test number
- 536622125037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,443 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,443 miles
- Test number
- 116748734418
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass48,443 miles (+6,031)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 48,443 miles
- Test number
- 569348234097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,412 miles (+3,773)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 42,412 miles
- Test number
- 656898033051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,639 miles (+3,576)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 38,639 miles
- Test number
- 958230142068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,063 miles (+3,182)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 35,063 miles
- Test number
- 956971941047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,881 miles (+3,395)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 31,881 miles
- Test number
- 704632440048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,486 miles (+9,524)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 28,486 miles
- Test number
- 320883949091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,962 miles (-91)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 18,962 miles
- Test number
- 274470548058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,053 miles
- Test number
- 792296137082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM53 ZXO
- Does LM53 ZXO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM53 ZXO expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM53 ZXO?
- The MOT on LM53 ZXO expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM53 ZXO done?
- LM53 ZXO was recorded at 102,090 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 4,619 miles a year.
- Has LM53 ZXO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM53 ZXO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM53 ZXO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM53 ZXO find?
- LM53 ZXO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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