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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 BPZMOT history

LR53 BPZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

LR53 BPZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,399 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BPZ was last recorded at 117,399 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 3,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,978 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,421 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,399 miles
  • 2024 – 113,978 miles
  • 2023 – 109,305 miles
  • 2021 – 100,147 miles
  • 2020 – 93,228 miles
  • 2019 – 89,216 miles
  • 2018 – 83,807 miles
  • 2017 – 81,149 miles
  • 2016 – 73,191 miles
  • 2015 – 66,137 miles
  • 2014 – 60,319 miles
  • 2013 – 54,503 miles
  • 2012 – 50,397 miles
  • 2011 – 45,608 miles
  • 2010 – 41,101 miles
  • 2009 – 36,627 miles
  • 2007 – 30,450 miles
  • 2006 – 24,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    882542147263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,399 miles (+3,421)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    666977117684
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,978 miles (+476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    402449022182
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail113,502 miles (+4,197)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    403070169181
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass109,305 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,305 miles
    Test number
    978244551609
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail109,305 miles (+9,158)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,305 miles
    Test number
    389392980597
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass100,147 miles (+6,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,147 miles
    Test number
    543452341427
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass93,228 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,228 miles
    Test number
    372080374655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,227 miles (+4,011)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    863472680574
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,216 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    779744139595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,212 miles (+5,405)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,212 miles
    Test number
    486017134031
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,807 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,807 miles
    Test number
    787349929910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    600820490427
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is 14 years old and perishing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail81,149 miles (+7,958)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    535189065323
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is 14 years old and perishing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass73,191 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,191 miles
    Test number
    375209667108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail73,191 miles (+7,054)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,191 miles
    Test number
    661135777294
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass66,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    276636575465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,137 miles (+5,818)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    437415175171
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,319 miles (+5,816)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    697777754124
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,503 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    335828923162
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

  21. Fail54,499 miles (+4,102)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,499 miles
    Test number
    639184323160
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust mountings broken away from cat and center box, supported but advise fixing
    • NoteNearside front inner steering arm joint has slight play

  22. Pass50,397 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    775224422131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail50,397 miles (+4,789)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    607543422199
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass45,608 miles (+4,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,608 miles
    Test number
    147881221192
    • NoteOffside mirror slightly damaged

  25. Pass41,101 miles (+4,474)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,101 miles
    Test number
    553463940104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Pass36,627 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    461307029110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    413546547467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,450 miles (+5,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    840556847384
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass24,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,459 miles
    Test number
    652056666271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BPZ

Does LR53 BPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BPZ expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BPZ?
The MOT on LR53 BPZ expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BPZ done?
LR53 BPZ was recorded at 117,399 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has LR53 BPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BPZ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 BPZ 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 BPZ find?
LR53 BPZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced.

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