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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 EEBMOT history

LR53 EEB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 216,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

LR53 EEB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
216,032 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EEB was last recorded at 216,032 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,284 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
9,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 216,032 miles
  • 2023 – 215,284 miles
  • 2022 – 209,796 miles
  • 2021 – 203,233 miles
  • 2019 – 196,327 miles
  • 2018 – 192,009 miles
  • 2017 – 189,162 miles
  • 2016 – 180,576 miles
  • 2015 – 178,781 miles
  • 2014 – 172,740 miles
  • 2013 – 159,656 miles
  • 2012 – 146,401 miles
  • 2011 – 133,681 miles
  • 2010 – 115,305 miles
  • 2009 – 96,879 miles
  • 2008 – 80,008 miles
  • 2007 – 61,148 miles
  • 2006 – 44,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,032 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front WING PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,032 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    216,032 miles
    Test number
    729529453677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    215,284 miles
    Test number
    989627505403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail215,284 miles (+5,488)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,284 miles
    Test number
    201711491914
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass209,796 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    209,796 miles
    Test number
    495070918957
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WING PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail209,795 miles (+6,562)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,795 miles
    Test number
    928119160720
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WING PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass203,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    203,233 miles
    Test number
    101234217139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail203,233 miles (+6,906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,233 miles
    Test number
    636308121088
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

  8. Pass196,327 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,327 miles
    Test number
    235090664304
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail196,304 miles (+4,295)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,304 miles
    Test number
    768400649152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass192,009 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    192,009 miles
    Test number
    441151222356
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail192,009 miles (+2,847)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,009 miles
    Test number
    326453985665
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass189,162 miles (+8,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    189,162 miles
    Test number
    646913319226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass180,576 miles (+1,795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    180,576 miles
    Test number
    996492991053
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRaste under the chassis

  14. Pass178,781 miles (+6,041)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    178,781 miles
    Test number
    955611320039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  15. Fail172,740 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,740 miles
    Test number
    177857844212
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear number plate detereorated

  16. Pass172,740 miles (+13,084)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    172,740 miles
    Test number
    426677444266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear number plate detereorated

  17. Pass159,656 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    159,656 miles
    Test number
    138162753260
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear number plate detereorated

  18. Fail159,656 miles (+13,255)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,656 miles
    Test number
    306702053226
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear number plate detereorated

  19. Pass146,401 miles (+155)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    146,401 miles
    Test number
    896131762296
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating

  20. Fail146,246 miles (+12,565)2 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,246 miles
    Test number
    436518042210
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating

  21. Pass133,681 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    133,681 miles
    Test number
    705606581248
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  22. Fail133,681 miles (+18,376)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,681 miles
    Test number
    229646281286
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  23. Pass115,305 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,305 miles
    Test number
    220444870205
    • AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear discs in very poor condition

  24. Fail115,305 miles (+18,426)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,305 miles
    Test number
    253513770252
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear discs in very poor condition

  25. Pass96,879 miles (+16,871)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    813832659296
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge

  26. Pass80,008 miles (+18,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,008 miles
    Test number
    314279658405
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  27. Pass61,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    870564857293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,148 miles (+16,269)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    810784357229
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  29. Pass44,879 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,879 miles
    Test number
    761118046295
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre side wall
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

Questions about LR53 EEB

Does LR53 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 EEB expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EEB?
The MOT on LR53 EEB expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 EEB done?
LR53 EEB was recorded at 216,032 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 9,405 miles a year.
Has LR53 EEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EEB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 EEB 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 EEB find?
LR53 EEB passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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