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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 BNVMOT history

LR53 BNV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2022.

LR53 BNV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
128,370 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BNV
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
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 BNV was last recorded at 128,370 miles on 5 Nov 2022, 9,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,237 miles · 19 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,133 miles
Average per year
7,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,370 miles
  • 2021 – 119,237 miles
  • 2020 – 112,283 miles
  • 2019 – 105,318 miles
  • 2018 – 102,406 miles
  • 2017 – 99,779 miles
  • 2016 – 89,089 miles
  • 2015 – 78,533 miles
  • 2014 – 73,870 miles
  • 2013 – 65,344 miles
  • 2012 – 55,562 miles
  • 2011 – 42,729 miles
  • 2010 – 38,397 miles
  • 2009 – 33,215 miles
  • 2008 – 26,450 miles
  • 2007 – 19,517 miles
  • 2006 – 13,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,370 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front sills damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front wishbone bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All 4 tyres catching inner arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both offside tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,370 miles (+9,133)2 dangerous8 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    832089838447
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front sills damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass119,237 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,237 miles
    Test number
    807889616162
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres catching inner arches
    • AdvisoryBoth offside tyres

  3. Fail119,234 miles (+6,951)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,234 miles
    Test number
    317462007990
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres catching inner arches
    • AdvisoryBoth offside tyres

  4. Pass112,283 miles (+6,965)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,283 miles
    Test number
    387912183338
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,318 miles (+2,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,318 miles
    Test number
    530358304272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f damage to wing

  6. Pass102,406 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,406 miles
    Test number
    650770173853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,779 miles (+10,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    131163862762
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass89,089 miles (+10,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,089 miles
    Test number
    617964042377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,533 miles (+4,663)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,533 miles
    Test number
    996980385139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass73,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    989538714211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail73,870 miles (+8,526)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    337908514437
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass65,344 miles (+9,782)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    748568423269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteN/s washer jet insecure

  13. Pass55,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    608913942268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Fail55,562 miles (+12,833)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    918953642221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass42,729 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,729 miles
    Test number
    247762351216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    883563870297
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail38,397 miles (+5,182)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    573153670298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail33,215 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    732227569232
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass33,215 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    782157469287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    243377568290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,450 miles (+6,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    613287868225
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,517 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    474509267284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,963 miles
    Test number
    832583646290
    • 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)

Questions about LR53 BNV

Does LR53 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BNV expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BNV?
The MOT on LR53 BNV expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BNV done?
LR53 BNV was recorded at 128,370 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2022, an average of 7,071 miles a year.
Has LR53 BNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BNV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 BNV 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 BNV find?
LR53 BNV failed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard, and 17 more.

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