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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 EEAMOT history

LR53 EEA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

LR53 EEA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
133,748 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EEA was last recorded at 133,748 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,748 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,748 miles
  • 2021 – 124,108 miles
  • 2020 – 122,040 miles
  • 2019 – 118,681 miles
  • 2018 – 115,018 miles
  • 2017 – 108,551 miles
  • 2016 – 102,327 miles
  • 2015 – 96,481 miles
  • 2014 – 90,103 miles
  • 2013 – 84,061 miles
  • 2012 – 76,794 miles
  • 2011 – 69,407 miles
  • 2010 – 62,968 miles
  • 2009 – 56,666 miles
  • 2008 – 49,740 miles
  • 2007 – 41,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,748 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,748 miles
    Test number
    868655912459
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail133,748 miles (+9,640)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,748 miles
    Test number
    114263947539
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass124,108 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,108 miles
    Test number
    319755465117
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail124,108 miles (+2,068)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,108 miles
    Test number
    855080044107
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass122,040 miles (+3,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    581662304137
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front mounts have slight play up and down

  6. Pass118,681 miles (+3,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,681 miles
    Test number
    119477447297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass115,018 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,018 miles
    Test number
    164892275422
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,018 miles (+6,467)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,018 miles
    Test number
    379555363374
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,551 miles
    Test number
    733382544650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer shell split/corroded

  10. Fail108,551 miles (+6,224)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,551 miles
    Test number
    771152755558
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer shell split/corroded

  11. Pass102,327 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    359150901607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,481 miles
    Test number
    978184330085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,481 miles (+6,378)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,481 miles
    Test number
    417452656110
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass90,103 miles (+6,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    685080034257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass84,061 miles (+7,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,061 miles
    Test number
    176109153283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,794 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,794 miles
    Test number
    578887352232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    539223041216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,407 miles (+6,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    887133341259
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass62,968 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,968 miles
    Test number
    592349040202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,666 miles
    Test number
    362419539295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,666 miles (+6,926)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,666 miles
    Test number
    412898139216
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass49,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    564296948256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,740 miles (+8,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    481846148208
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    333966647441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,650 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    580116747252
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR53 EEA

Does LR53 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 EEA expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EEA?
The MOT on LR53 EEA expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 EEA done?
LR53 EEA was recorded at 133,748 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has LR53 EEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EEA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 EEA 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 EEA find?
LR53 EEA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: central rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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