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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 DWUMOT history

LR53 DWU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LR53 DWU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,371 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DWU was last recorded at 105,371 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,703 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,668 miles
Average per year
4,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,371 miles
  • 2025 – 102,703 miles
  • 2024 – 95,677 miles
  • 2023 – 94,306 miles
  • 2021 – 93,605 miles
  • 2020 – 91,532 miles
  • 2019 – 87,647 miles
  • 2018 – 82,913 miles
  • 2017 – 77,621 miles
  • 2016 – 72,213 miles
  • 2015 – 66,911 miles
  • 2014 – 61,197 miles
  • 2013 – 58,464 miles
  • 2012 – 56,713 miles
  • 2011 – 47,503 miles
  • 2010 – 35,956 miles
  • 2009 – 29,787 miles
  • 2008 – 24,820 miles
  • 2007 – 21,535 miles
  • 2006 – 15,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,371 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive (1.1.14 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,371 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    639512302159
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail105,371 miles (+2,668)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    329952616881
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass102,703 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,703 miles
    Test number
    534655646732
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,701 miles (+7,024)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    368629309312
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,677 miles (+1,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,677 miles
    Test number
    251937953253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,306 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,306 miles
    Test number
    298433590652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,605 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,605 miles
    Test number
    909916558831
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail93,604 miles (+2,072)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    781173836754
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass91,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,532 miles
    Test number
    902819376186
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail91,532 miles (+3,885)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,532 miles
    Test number
    697696164732
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNS Reverse light not working.

  11. Pass87,647 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    386480011182
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail87,646 miles (+4,733)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    568939232797
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker,phone holder,air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,913 miles (+5,292)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,913 miles
    Test number
    681311071626
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced affected by operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mid to rear outer sill damaged/dented
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear outer sill damaged/dented
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum mark

  14. Pass77,621 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    726042469826
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer due to corrosion (7.1.2)

  15. Fail77,621 miles (+5,408)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    760382791681
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer due to corrosion (7.1.2)

  16. Pass72,213 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    592855469559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail72,213 miles (+5,302)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    432359737867
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass66,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,911 miles
    Test number
    977222725252
    • 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)

  19. Fail66,911 miles (+5,714)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,911 miles
    Test number
    498517715209
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass61,197 miles (+2,733)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,197 miles
    Test number
    378259714431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes are binding slightly

  21. Pass58,464 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    705282993188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,713 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    618032292162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,503 miles (+11,547)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    305981211248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,956 miles (+6,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    871337590120
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass29,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,787 miles
    Test number
    374703209276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,787 miles (+4,967)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,787 miles
    Test number
    193953009285
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass24,820 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    752366358209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,535 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    111136157293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,979 miles
    Test number
    520276556228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail15,979 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,979 miles
    Test number
    650476056265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR53 DWU

Does LR53 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 DWU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DWU?
The MOT on LR53 DWU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 DWU done?
LR53 DWU was recorded at 105,371 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,617 miles a year.
Has LR53 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DWU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 DWU 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 DWU find?
LR53 DWU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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