Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LR53 BNLMOT history
LR53 BNL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 141,877 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 BNL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 BNL was last recorded at 141,877 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 6,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Sept 2013: 88,812 miles, lower than 88,813 miles on 11 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 135,809 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,068 miles
- Average per year
- 4,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,877 miles
- 2025 – 135,809 miles
- 2024 – 131,412 miles
- 2023 – 128,236 miles
- 2022 – 126,230 miles
- 2021 – 122,460 miles
- 2020 – 119,330 miles
- 2019 – 115,832 miles
- 2018 – 111,786 miles
- 2017 – 108,606 miles
- 2016 – 103,263 miles
- 2015 – 98,014 miles
- 2014 – 93,358 miles
- 2013 – 88,812 miles
- 2012 – 83,726 miles
- 2011 – 79,670 miles
- 2010 – 74,323 miles
- 2009 – 68,438 miles
- 2008 – 62,347 miles
- 2007 – 55,303 miles
- 2006 – 48,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,877 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 141,877 miles
- Test number
- 354952270656
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail141,877 miles (+6,068)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,877 miles
- Test number
- 938370662121
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass135,809 miles (+4,397)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 135,809 miles
- Test number
- 687465764711
- AdvisoryGearbox noisy
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing rusting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious coolant leaks
Pass131,412 miles (+3,176)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 131,412 miles
- Test number
- 383903169895
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine components
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring underside components
Pass128,236 miles (+2,006)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 128,236 miles
- Test number
- 658994033940
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components
Pass126,230 miles (+3,770)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 126,230 miles
- Test number
- 268161369338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 122,460 miles
- Test number
- 430433050080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,460 miles (+3,130)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,460 miles
- Test number
- 868638308965
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Pass119,330 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 119,330 miles
- Test number
- 923877657509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,329 miles (+3,497)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,329 miles
- Test number
- 448458689765
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached insecure,retaining fixings missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,832 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 115,832 miles
- Test number
- 882043116955
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass111,786 miles (+3,180)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 111,786 miles
- Test number
- 631541893262
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass108,606 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 108,606 miles
- Test number
- 342794915217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail108,606 miles (+5,343)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,606 miles
- Test number
- 405783201529
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass103,263 miles (+5,249)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 103,263 miles
- Test number
- 739871250448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,014 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,014 miles
- Test number
- 487035690585
- AdvisoryCentre Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 93,358 miles
- Test number
- 316793054273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,358 miles (+4,546)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,358 miles
- Test number
- 436212054276
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass88,812 miles (-1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 88,812 miles
- Test number
- 887755253231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail88,813 miles (+5,087)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,813 miles
- Test number
- 645244553206
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass83,726 miles (+4,056)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 83,726 miles
- Test number
- 438104752280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,670 miles (+5,347)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,670 miles
- Test number
- 448789451253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,323 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 74,323 miles
- Test number
- 520957650236
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail74,323 miles (+5,885)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,323 miles
- Test number
- 774767050252
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass68,438 miles (+6,091)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 68,438 miles
- Test number
- 243892659275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,347 miles (+7,044)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 62,347 miles
- Test number
- 851460168276
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUndertray
Fail55,303 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,303 miles
- Test number
- 340971467263
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass55,303 miles (+6,783)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 55,303 miles
- Test number
- 910341267287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 48,520 miles
- Test number
- 701446056230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 BNL
- Does LR53 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BNL is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 BNL?
- The MOT on LR53 BNL is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 BNL done?
- LR53 BNL was recorded at 141,877 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 4,660 miles a year.
- Has LR53 BNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 BNL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 BNL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR53 BNL find?
- LR53 BNL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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