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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LR53 EEFMOT history

LR53 EEF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

LR53 EEF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
114,108 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EEF was last recorded at 114,108 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,032 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
5,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,108 miles
  • 2023 – 114,032 miles
  • 2022 – 109,743 miles
  • 2021 – 103,578 miles
  • 2020 – 96,750 miles
  • 2019 – 91,606 miles
  • 2018 – 89,602 miles
  • 2017 – 87,837 miles
  • 2016 – 80,484 miles
  • 2015 – 77,095 miles
  • 2014 – 71,753 miles
  • 2013 – 67,139 miles
  • 2012 – 62,155 miles
  • 2011 – 54,916 miles
  • 2010 – 49,145 miles
  • 2009 – 44,147 miles
  • 2008 – 36,425 miles
  • 2007 – 29,416 miles
  • 2006 – 22,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,108 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    886471186201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,108 miles (+76)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    132069213711
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,032 miles (+4,289)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,032 miles
    Test number
    162674173672
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,743 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    496914459188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,578 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,578 miles
    Test number
    850496705657
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mount is missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Fail103,577 miles (+6,827)1 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,577 miles
    Test number
    439119370221
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mount is missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  7. Pass96,750 miles (+5,144)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,750 miles
    Test number
    675416425312
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass91,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,606 miles
    Test number
    298795955612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail91,596 miles (+1,994)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,596 miles
    Test number
    279009289619
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass89,602 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,602 miles
    Test number
    448506200227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,837 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,837 miles
    Test number
    413969488260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,484 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    169073846679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,095 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    692080452127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,753 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    609038394259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,139 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    826131093241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,155 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,155 miles
    Test number
    528317292281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split and perish
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  17. Pass62,155 miles (+7,239)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,155 miles
    Test number
    937217092251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split and perish
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  18. Pass54,916 miles (+5,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    567032191297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass49,145 miles (+4,998)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    412571500416
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  20. Pass44,147 miles (+7,722)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,147 miles
    Test number
    502426989252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  21. Pass36,425 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,425 miles
    Test number
    751553578206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,416 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,416 miles
    Test number
    271600077255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass29,416 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,416 miles
    Test number
    331440677454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,676 miles
    Test number
    862020776299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 EEF

Does LR53 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 EEF expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EEF?
The MOT on LR53 EEF expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 EEF done?
LR53 EEF was recorded at 114,108 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
Has LR53 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EEF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 EEF 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 EEF find?
LR53 EEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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