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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 DXYMOT history

LR53 DXY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LR53 DXY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,457 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DXY was last recorded at 127,457 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,561 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,896 miles
Average per year
5,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,457 miles
  • 2025 – 121,561 miles
  • 2024 – 116,393 miles
  • 2023 – 111,591 miles
  • 2022 – 105,802 miles
  • 2021 – 99,128 miles
  • 2020 – 93,461 miles
  • 2019 – 87,339 miles
  • 2018 – 81,273 miles
  • 2017 – 74,696 miles
  • 2016 – 69,335 miles
  • 2015 – 64,469 miles
  • 2014 – 60,127 miles
  • 2013 – 57,321 miles
  • 2012 – 53,711 miles
  • 2011 – 51,598 miles
  • 2010 – 49,698 miles
  • 2009 – 44,861 miles
  • 2008 – 40,979 miles
  • 2007 – 35,144 miles
  • 2006 – 25,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,457 miles
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear brake disc corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,457 miles (+5,896)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,457 miles
    Test number
    424037670959
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass121,561 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,561 miles
    Test number
    140955570400
    • AdvisoryEML indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail121,553 miles (+5,160)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,553 miles
    Test number
    341099770208
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEML indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass116,393 miles (+4,802)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,393 miles
    Test number
    249830969635
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass111,591 miles (+5,789)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,591 miles
    Test number
    618538216769
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass105,802 miles (+6,674)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    997088256723
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass99,128 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    202557795846
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail99,112 miles (+5,651)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,112 miles
    Test number
    528863152703
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass93,461 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    308531104818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc corroding

  10. Fail93,453 miles (+6,114)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    765739670116
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc corroding

  11. Pass87,339 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    414855199655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,273 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    140616683786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,696 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    519971423935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,335 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,335 miles
    Test number
    866148574988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,469 miles (+4,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    861461407577
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are pearishing / cracking out walls as well as being 7 years old

  16. Pass60,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    109299584274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,127 miles (+2,806)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    755568784214
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  18. Pass57,321 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    238184483247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,711 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,711 miles
    Test number
    686975072282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,598 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    279605861242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    723180170298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,698 miles (+4,837)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    761520570254
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake disks heavely corroded but not effecting brake performance

  23. Fail44,861 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    524488669282
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass44,861 miles (+3,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    760428269275
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass40,979 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    592499748256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,144 miles (+9,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    413478167207
    • NoteAll wipers smear slightly

  27. Pass25,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,324 miles
    Test number
    330309866246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DXY

Does LR53 DXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 DXY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DXY?
The MOT on LR53 DXY is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 DXY done?
LR53 DXY was recorded at 127,457 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
Has LR53 DXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DXY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 DXY 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 DXY find?
LR53 DXY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside, and 3 more.

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