
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LR53 ECXMOT history
LR53 ECX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,965 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 100,965 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 ECX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 ECX was last recorded at 100,965 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 4,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 96,874 miles · 23 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,091 miles
- Average per year
- 4,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 100,965 miles
- 2023 – 96,874 miles
- 2019 – 95,465 miles
- 2018 – 91,597 miles
- 2017 – 85,366 miles
- 2016 – 76,057 miles
- 2015 – 68,374 miles
- 2014 – 64,139 miles
- 2013 – 58,946 miles
- 2012 – 51,744 miles
- 2011 – 45,634 miles
- 2010 – 38,081 miles
- 2009 – 31,042 miles
- 2008 – 27,155 miles
- 2007 – 22,470 miles
- 2006 – 18,745 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,965 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 100,965 miles
- Test number
- 625248275920
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,965 miles (+4,091)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,965 miles
- Test number
- 636189830103
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,874 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 96,874 miles
- Test number
- 936807925397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail96,874 miles (+1,409)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,874 miles
- Test number
- 612920021625
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bOTH FRONT. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass95,465 miles (+3,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 95,465 miles
- Test number
- 944304929080
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,597 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 91,597 miles
- Test number
- 733135879109
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,366 miles (+9,309)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 85,366 miles
- Test number
- 727500302800
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewall cracked due to age
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,057 miles (+7,683)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 76,057 miles
- Test number
- 125989373579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 68,374 miles
- Test number
- 861654468062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,374 miles (+4,235)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,374 miles
- Test number
- 445826511064
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass64,139 miles (+5,193)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 64,139 miles
- Test number
- 919285534297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,946 miles (+7,202)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,946 miles
- Test number
- 696253643266
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edges
Pass51,744 miles (+6,110)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 51,744 miles
- Test number
- 915631852297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass45,634 miles (+7,553)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 45,634 miles
- Test number
- 186104751207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 38,081 miles
- Test number
- 951621650270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,081 miles (+7,039)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,081 miles
- Test number
- 952701650243
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass31,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,042 miles
- Test number
- 234374339206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,038 miles (+3,883)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,038 miles
- Test number
- 180064839201
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,155 miles (+4,685)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 27,155 miles
- Test number
- 753483648211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,470 miles (+3,725)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 22,470 miles
- Test number
- 303754147286
- DangerousO/s/f tyre worn severly on inside edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 18,745 miles
- Test number
- 501187936293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 ECX
- Does LR53 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 ECX expired on 22 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 ECX?
- The MOT on LR53 ECX expired on 22 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 ECX done?
- LR53 ECX was recorded at 100,965 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
- Has LR53 ECX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 ECX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 ECX 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 ECX find?
- LR53 ECX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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