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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.

LM53 ZXO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass102,090 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass102,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,090 miles
    Test number
    277038660511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass66,449 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    379016982142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    747885240058
    • AdvisoryPresenter adviced
  9. 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
  10. Pass59,664 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,664 miles
    Test number
    511838290311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,094 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    778284015134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,688 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    536622125037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass48,443 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    569348234097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,412 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,412 miles
    Test number
    656898033051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,639 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,639 miles
    Test number
    958230142068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,063 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,063 miles
    Test number
    956971941047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,881 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    704632440048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,486 miles (+9,524)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,486 miles
    Test number
    320883949091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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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