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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 BRVMOT history

LR53 BRV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

LR53 BRV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
138,560 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BRV
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 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BRV was last recorded at 138,560 miles on 3 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2022: 138,560 miles, lower than 286,923 miles on 3 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
286,923 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,560 miles
  • 2021 – 286,923 miles
  • 2020 – 271,980 miles
  • 2019 – 260,141 miles
  • 2018 – 254,089 miles
  • 2017 – 250,459 miles
  • 2016 – 243,409 miles
  • 2015 – 238,142 miles
  • 2014 – 232,830 miles
  • 2013 – 228,324 miles
  • 2012 – 201,246 miles
  • 2011 – 175,616 miles
  • 2010 – 152,964 miles
  • 2009 – 127,553 miles
  • 2008 – 103,198 miles
  • 2007 – 80,831 miles
  • 2006 – 58,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,560 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,560 miles (-148,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,560 miles
    Test number
    123101891507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass286,923 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    286,923 miles
    Test number
    909337871797
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail286,922 miles (+3)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,922 miles
    Test number
    320147691573
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail286,919 miles (+14,939)2 dangerous6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,919 miles
    Test number
    761701580742
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass271,980 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    271,980 miles
    Test number
    874268743342
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail271,980 miles (+11,839)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,980 miles
    Test number
    286051844190
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass260,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    260,141 miles
    Test number
    819432194575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail260,141 miles (+6,052)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,141 miles
    Test number
    528292733434
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass254,089 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    254,089 miles
    Test number
    282776752336
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail254,089 miles (+3,630)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,089 miles
    Test number
    405070513449
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass250,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    250,459 miles
    Test number
    719292511942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail250,459 miles (+7,050)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,459 miles
    Test number
    647523367241
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass243,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    243,409 miles
    Test number
    558934406497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail243,409 miles (+5,267)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,409 miles
    Test number
    645652913522
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass238,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    238,142 miles
    Test number
    579990251588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail238,142 miles (+5,312)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,142 miles
    Test number
    425845644240
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass232,830 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    232,830 miles
    Test number
    515833184239
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass228,324 miles (+27,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    228,324 miles
    Test number
    389811283254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass201,246 miles (+25,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    201,246 miles
    Test number
    898899072213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass175,616 miles (+22,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    175,616 miles
    Test number
    839580261284
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass152,964 miles (+25,411)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    152,964 miles
    Test number
    721064770231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass127,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    127,553 miles
    Test number
    833611979214
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Fail127,553 miles (+24,355)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,553 miles
    Test number
    284428769217
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  24. Pass103,198 miles (+22,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    420353368262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    172104367285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail80,831 miles (+22,503)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    231254267200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass58,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    342436266420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BRV

Does LR53 BRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BRV expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BRV?
The MOT on LR53 BRV expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BRV done?
LR53 BRV was recorded at 138,560 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has LR53 BRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BRV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 BRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 BRV find?
LR53 BRV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all.

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