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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM53 ZXXMOT history

LM53 ZXX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

LM53 ZXX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
98,270 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZXX was last recorded at 98,270 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 2,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,279 miles · 30 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,991 miles
Average per year
3,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,270 miles
  • 2023 – 95,279 miles
  • 2022 – 92,187 miles
  • 2021 – 88,745 miles
  • 2020 – 85,637 miles
  • 2019 – 83,835 miles
  • 2018 – 82,529 miles
  • 2017 – 80,292 miles
  • 2016 – 77,686 miles
  • 2015 – 75,434 miles
  • 2014 – 72,451 miles
  • 2013 – 68,695 miles
  • 2012 – 65,403 miles
  • 2011 – 61,455 miles
  • 2010 – 55,506 miles
  • 2009 – 47,835 miles
  • 2008 – 40,515 miles
  • 2007 – 32,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,270 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,270 miles (+2,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    665770085202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass95,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    962968612621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail95,270 miles (+3,083)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,270 miles
    Test number
    654742198178
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass92,187 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    761364481613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,745 miles (+3,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    658138621866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass85,637 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,637 miles
    Test number
    947047634534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,835 miles (+1,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    853861242056
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn outer edge
  8. Pass82,529 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,529 miles
    Test number
    604258327962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,292 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,292 miles
    Test number
    481741863103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,686 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,686 miles
    Test number
    582248609602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,434 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,434 miles
    Test number
    378369996888
    • AdvisoryHeavy perishing to O/S rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to both rear coil springs.
  12. Fail75,381 miles (+2,930)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,381 miles
    Test number
    853038842814
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perrishing
  13. Pass72,451 miles (+3,756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    107002464297
    • NoteN/s/r tyre uneven wear
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrishing
  14. Pass68,695 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    825901533273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,403 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,403 miles
    Test number
    878213362284
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass65,403 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,403 miles
    Test number
    896203062200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,455 miles (+5,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    336387051295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass55,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    914553030170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,506 miles (+7,671)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    812483730101
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteUnable to open n/s/r door from outside
  20. Pass47,835 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    951341239160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,515 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    232514938492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    290222337152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,642 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    500992837180
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM53 ZXX

Does LM53 ZXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 ZXX expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZXX?
The MOT on LM53 ZXX expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 ZXX done?
LM53 ZXX was recorded at 98,270 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 3,778 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 ZXX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZXX 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 ZXX find?
LM53 ZXX passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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