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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 BNUMOT history

LR53 BNU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LR53 BNU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,363 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BNU was last recorded at 155,363 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 9,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,598 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,765 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,363 miles
  • 2025 – 145,598 miles
  • 2024 – 141,896 miles
  • 2023 – 140,111 miles
  • 2022 – 136,846 miles
  • 2021 – 134,373 miles
  • 2020 – 132,408 miles
  • 2019 – 127,204 miles
  • 2018 – 122,710 miles
  • 2017 – 114,839 miles
  • 2016 – 108,179 miles
  • 2015 – 98,875 miles
  • 2014 – 87,171 miles
  • 2013 – 78,162 miles
  • 2012 – 72,174 miles
  • 2011 – 64,879 miles
  • 2009 – 51,852 miles
  • 2008 – 41,511 miles
  • 2007 – 34,420 miles
  • 2006 – 26,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,363 miles (+9,765)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,363 miles
    Test number
    933074883337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass145,598 miles (+3,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,598 miles
    Test number
    988199906849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass141,896 miles (+1,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,896 miles
    Test number
    618404621202
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,111 miles (+3,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,111 miles
    Test number
    927504792887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass136,846 miles (+2,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,846 miles
    Test number
    160607883522
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,373 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,373 miles
    Test number
    164372888102
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail134,348 miles (+1,940)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,348 miles
    Test number
    139335464787
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,408 miles
    Test number
    867230919100
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail132,406 miles (+5,202)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,406 miles
    Test number
    527905193120
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass127,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,204 miles
    Test number
    233467204881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail127,204 miles (+4,494)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,204 miles
    Test number
    289250246280
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass122,710 miles (+7,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    967668409395
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,839 miles
    Test number
    936875201135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,839 miles (+6,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,839 miles
    Test number
    370423413418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,179 miles (+9,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    206588500857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  16. Pass98,875 miles (+11,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,875 miles
    Test number
    748631695063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass87,171 miles (+9,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,171 miles
    Test number
    486216354069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass78,162 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    217083553046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,174 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    369859052076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,134 miles (+7,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,134 miles
    Test number
    455606352020
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass64,879 miles (+13,027)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    377640251074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge

  22. Pass51,852 miles (+10,341)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    942424049200
    • NoteAll discs slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteExhaust has slight corrosion

  23. Pass41,511 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    913715348272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,420 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    582988167202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass34,420 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    841618767255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,982 miles
    Test number
    381713766473
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LR53 BNU

Does LR53 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BNU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BNU?
The MOT on LR53 BNU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BNU done?
LR53 BNU was recorded at 155,363 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has LR53 BNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BNU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 BNU 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 LR53 BNU find?
LR53 BNU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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