Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc
LR53 ELCMOT history
LR53 ELC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 153,080 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,408 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 ELC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 ELC was last recorded at 153,080 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 4,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 148,353 miles · 22 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,727 miles
- Average per year
- 7,408 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,080 miles
- 2022 – 148,353 miles
- 2021 – 142,144 miles
- 2020 – 135,080 miles
- 2019 – 129,689 miles
- 2018 – 120,248 miles
- 2017 – 110,270 miles
- 2016 – 102,212 miles
- 2015 – 92,067 miles
- 2014 – 84,380 miles
- 2013 – 77,490 miles
- 2012 – 70,825 miles
- 2011 – 64,162 miles
- 2010 – 57,947 miles
- 2009 – 52,312 miles
- 2008 – 42,051 miles
- 2007 – 26,135 miles
- 2006 – 24,134 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,080 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat bolts corroding away (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlight beam deflectors fitted
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.
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,080 miles (+4,727)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 153,080 miles
- Test number
- 859954163758
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat bolts corroding away (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlight beam deflectors fitted
Pass148,353 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 148,353 miles
- Test number
- 127029337381
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail148,344 miles (+6,200)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,344 miles
- Test number
- 118015611611
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass142,144 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 142,144 miles
- Test number
- 508936589919
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,143 miles (+7,063)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,143 miles
- Test number
- 749747737382
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,080 miles (+5,391)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 135,080 miles
- Test number
- 365746651854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,689 miles (+9,441)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,689 miles
- Test number
- 756876099469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 120,248 miles
- Test number
- 455530636537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,247 miles (+9,977)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,247 miles
- Test number
- 452329228171
- 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass110,270 miles (+8,058)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 110,270 miles
- Test number
- 784773438397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,212 miles (+10,145)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,212 miles
- Test number
- 420701712691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,067 miles (+7,687)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 92,067 miles
- Test number
- 666697963754
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes worn
Pass84,380 miles (+6,890)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 84,380 miles
- Test number
- 799440094284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,490 miles (+6,665)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 77,490 miles
- Test number
- 288182503379
- NoteRer disks poor rear tyres worn
Pass70,825 miles (+6,663)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,825 miles
- Test number
- 848506582202
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
- NoteRear trailing arm bushes perished slightly
- NoteSlight movement in front struts
Pass64,162 miles (+6,215)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 64,162 miles
- Test number
- 128157181248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBoth Front Tyres On 3mm
- NoteExhaust system rusty
- NoteOffside Rear Tyre On 3mm
Pass57,947 miles (+5,635)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 57,947 miles
- Test number
- 693415680266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,312 miles
- Test number
- 281954619335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,312 miles (+10,261)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,312 miles
- Test number
- 260833319391
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass42,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 42,051 miles
- Test number
- 432617448232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,050 miles (+15,915)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,050 miles
- Test number
- 293867348255
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass26,135 miles (+2,001)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 26,135 miles
- Test number
- 543840757258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 24,134 miles
- Test number
- 123617126285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 ELC
- Does LR53 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 ELC expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 ELC?
- The MOT on LR53 ELC expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 ELC done?
- LR53 ELC was recorded at 153,080 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 7,408 miles a year.
- Has LR53 ELC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 ELC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR53 ELC 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 ELC find?
- LR53 ELC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat bolts corroding away; macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper mounts worn; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread, and 1 more.
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