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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LR53 BSZMOT history

LR53 BSZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LR53 BSZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
74,841 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BSZ was last recorded at 74,841 miles on 8 May 2026, 441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,400 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
441 miles
Average per year
2,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,841 miles
  • 2025 – 74,400 miles
  • 2024 – 74,174 miles
  • 2023 – 73,208 miles
  • 2022 – 72,772 miles
  • 2021 – 72,415 miles
  • 2020 – 72,156 miles
  • 2018 – 71,898 miles
  • 2017 – 69,642 miles
  • 2016 – 65,513 miles
  • 2015 – 61,969 miles
  • 2014 – 58,792 miles
  • 2013 – 54,845 miles
  • 2011 – 49,549 miles
  • 2010 – 42,984 miles
  • 2009 – 38,038 miles
  • 2008 – 28,771 miles
  • 2007 – 20,568 miles
  • 2006 – 15,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,841 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,841 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,841 miles
    Test number
    334933763362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,400 miles (+226)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,400 miles
    Test number
    520922785732
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass74,174 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,174 miles
    Test number
    807834930914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,208 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,208 miles
    Test number
    244898235252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,772 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    757630336905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    754771587575
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S front damper casings corroded
  7. Fail72,415 miles (+259)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    564820263176
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S front damper casings corroded
  8. Pass72,156 miles (+258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    454250918444
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear brake discs bit rusty possibly due to car standing for some time
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass71,898 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    632750486889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,642 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    976040912884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,513 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    289007424653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,969 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,969 miles
    Test number
    917671725078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,792 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,792 miles
    Test number
    128683224444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,845 miles (+5,296)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    698749423091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNSF Tyre has minor cuts
    • NoteOSF Tyre has minor cuts
  15. Pass49,549 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    116066641319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,984 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,984 miles
    Test number
    550444040381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,038 miles (+2,666)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    803831859380
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass35,372 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,372 miles
    Test number
    780385649284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,771 miles (+8,203)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    203911548232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,568 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,568 miles
    Test number
    460145437156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,344 miles
    Test number
    262066316451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BSZ

Does LR53 BSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BSZ is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BSZ?
The MOT on LR53 BSZ is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BSZ done?
LR53 BSZ was recorded at 74,841 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
Has LR53 BSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BSZ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 BSZ 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 BSZ find?
LR53 BSZ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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