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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 DXKMOT history

LR53 DXK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LR53 DXK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
46,705 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DXK
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
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DXK was last recorded at 46,705 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,149 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
556 miles
Average per year
1,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,705 miles
  • 2025 – 46,149 miles
  • 2024 – 45,601 miles
  • 2023 – 44,868 miles
  • 2022 – 44,131 miles
  • 2021 – 43,032 miles
  • 2020 – 41,657 miles
  • 2019 – 40,715 miles
  • 2018 – 39,450 miles
  • 2017 – 38,419 miles
  • 2016 – 37,016 miles
  • 2015 – 35,312 miles
  • 2014 – 33,518 miles
  • 2013 – 31,788 miles
  • 2012 – 29,714 miles
  • 2011 – 27,394 miles
  • 2010 – 24,501 miles
  • 2009 – 20,424 miles
  • 2008 – 16,777 miles
  • 2007 – 13,336 miles
  • 2006 – 10,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,705 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Steering/suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,705 miles (+556)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    640433885524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass46,149 miles (+548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,149 miles
    Test number
    995560083261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,601 miles (+733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,601 miles
    Test number
    169358730288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering/suspension components corroded

  4. Pass44,868 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,868 miles
    Test number
    850385456062
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r floor
    • AdvisorySteering suspension components corroded

  5. Fail44,868 miles (+737)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,868 miles
    Test number
    481032872405
    • Repaired at testBraking system leaking vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r floor
    • AdvisorySteering suspension components corroded

  6. Pass44,131 miles (+1,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    115991577692
    • AdvisorySteering/suspension components corroded

  7. Pass43,032 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    807704602376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,657 miles (+942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,657 miles
    Test number
    716344941296
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driveshaft corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,715 miles (+1,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,715 miles
    Test number
    361780753305
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  10. Pass39,450 miles (+1,031)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    483833851818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass38,419 miles (+1,403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    964952327485
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass37,016 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    792699657729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,312 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,312 miles
    Test number
    519367725265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail35,312 miles (+1,794)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,312 miles
    Test number
    539167225246
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass33,518 miles (+1,730)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    339182544236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass31,788 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,788 miles
    Test number
    319915233482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft corroded.
    • NoteNearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm rear bush starting to debond.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm + outer sidewall cracking.

  17. Fail31,788 miles (+2,074)2 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,788 miles
    Test number
    907925733296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft corroded.
    • NoteNearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm rear bush starting to debond.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm + outer sidewall cracking.

  18. Pass29,714 miles (+2,320)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    897777722295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft corroded.

  19. Pass27,394 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,394 miles
    Test number
    176384301254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,501 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    701397110254
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  21. Fail24,501 miles (+4,077)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    704197110211
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  22. Pass20,424 miles (+3,647)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,424 miles
    Test number
    140646619281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth n/s tyre,outer sidewalls scuffed.

  23. Pass16,777 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,777 miles
    Test number
    734761228299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,336 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,336 miles
    Test number
    514995307267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,516 miles
    Test number
    512835846240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DXK

Does LR53 DXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 DXK is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DXK?
The MOT on LR53 DXK is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 DXK done?
LR53 DXK was recorded at 46,705 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,807 miles a year.
Has LR53 DXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DXK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 DXK 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 DXK find?
LR53 DXK passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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