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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 BPEMOT history

LR53 BPE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LR53 BPE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
126,013 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BPE
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 expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BPE was last recorded at 126,013 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 2,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,449 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,564 miles
Average per year
5,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,013 miles
  • 2023 – 123,449 miles
  • 2022 – 119,727 miles
  • 2021 – 115,647 miles
  • 2020 – 113,838 miles
  • 2019 – 110,203 miles
  • 2018 – 109,235 miles
  • 2017 – 101,006 miles
  • 2016 – 94,144 miles
  • 2015 – 89,846 miles
  • 2014 – 85,135 miles
  • 2013 – 77,472 miles
  • 2012 – 68,001 miles
  • 2011 – 61,191 miles
  • 2010 – 55,382 miles
  • 2009 – 46,829 miles
  • 2008 – 35,607 miles
  • 2007 – 35,202 miles
  • 2006 – 28,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,013 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,013 miles (+2,564)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,013 miles
    Test number
    812662164307
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass123,449 miles (+3,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,449 miles
    Test number
    296326590967
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,727 miles (+4,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    161517665259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,647 miles (+1,809)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    289696795560
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass113,838 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    652348760247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,203 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,203 miles
    Test number
    422554774273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,235 miles (+8,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,235 miles
    Test number
    863564141930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass101,006 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,006 miles
    Test number
    365271516273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,144 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    974385440523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,846 miles (+4,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,846 miles
    Test number
    808932535191
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  11. Pass85,135 miles (+7,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    585900744141
    • NoteBoth front tyre wear low.

  12. Pass77,472 miles (+9,471)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,472 miles
    Test number
    449690433147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,001 miles (+6,810)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    699177032156
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration of both rear brake discs.
    • NoteSlight blow from corroded exhaust system.
    • NoteSurface rust on various metal brake pipes.

  14. Pass61,191 miles (+5,809)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,191 miles
    Test number
    945918831181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

  15. Pass55,382 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    414404040164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,352 miles (+8,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    591531940168
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  17. Pass46,829 miles (+11,222)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,829 miles
    Test number
    314927199010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,607 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,607 miles
    Test number
    150237288435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,202 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,202 miles
    Test number
    204356607313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,003 miles
    Test number
    714712716325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,003 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,003 miles
    Test number
    231510916350
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 BPE

Does LR53 BPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BPE expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BPE?
The MOT on LR53 BPE expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BPE done?
LR53 BPE was recorded at 126,013 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 5,432 miles a year.
Has LR53 BPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BPE has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2010.
Has the mileage on LR53 BPE 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 BPE find?
LR53 BPE passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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