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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 ELVMOT history

LR53 ELV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 294,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LR53 ELV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
294,082 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ELV
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
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ELV was last recorded at 294,082 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 14,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,879 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,203 miles
Average per year
10,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,082 miles
  • 2025 – 279,879 miles
  • 2024 – 274,559 miles
  • 2023 – 269,123 miles
  • 2022 – 264,606 miles
  • 2021 – 260,454 miles
  • 2019 – 255,678 miles
  • 2018 – 246,270 miles
  • 2017 – 244,305 miles
  • 2016 – 239,064 miles
  • 2015 – 232,289 miles
  • 2014 – 227,749 miles
  • 2013 – 224,278 miles
  • 2012 – 221,628 miles
  • 2011 – 217,931 miles
  • 2010 – 211,391 miles
  • 2009 – 203,742 miles
  • 2008 – 173,674 miles
  • 2007 – 121,518 miles
  • 2006 – 84,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,082 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    294,082 miles
    Test number
    624185452395
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail294,082 miles (+14,203)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,082 miles
    Test number
    820690658657
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Down tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low/ Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low/ Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass279,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    279,879 miles
    Test number
    550143587073
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail279,879 miles (+5,320)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,879 miles
    Test number
    946524596011
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass274,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    274,559 miles
    Test number
    330085138434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail274,559 miles (+5,436)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,559 miles
    Test number
    337913041087
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass269,123 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    269,123 miles
    Test number
    122752625396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass264,606 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    264,606 miles
    Test number
    721909992813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail264,605 miles (+4,151)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,605 miles
    Test number
    285304130778
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass260,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    260,454 miles
    Test number
    560884450952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail260,454 miles (+4,776)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,454 miles
    Test number
    264598017152
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass255,678 miles (+9,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    255,678 miles
    Test number
    500968258157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass246,270 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    246,270 miles
    Test number
    244694405194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass244,305 miles (+5,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    244,305 miles
    Test number
    902654265311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass239,064 miles (+6,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    239,064 miles
    Test number
    797608301737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass232,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    232,289 miles
    Test number
    311112231270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail232,289 miles (+4,540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,289 miles
    Test number
    385823810202
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass227,749 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    227,749 miles
    Test number
    467273784273
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edgers / cracking on tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge / cracking on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on wall / tread

  19. Fail227,749 miles (+3,471)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,749 miles
    Test number
    377403284235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edgers / cracking on tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge / cracking on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on wall / tread

  20. Pass224,278 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    224,278 miles
    Test number
    618431983276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on tread

  21. Fail224,278 miles (+2,650)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,278 miles
    Test number
    625131083201
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on tread

  22. Pass221,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    221,628 miles
    Test number
    348195572286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail221,628 miles (+3,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,628 miles
    Test number
    416165472231
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass217,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    217,931 miles
    Test number
    289861991281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail217,931 miles (+6,540)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,931 miles
    Test number
    879051591212
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs corrosion

  26. Pass211,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    211,391 miles
    Test number
    111724680271
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Fail211,391 miles (+7,649)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,391 miles
    Test number
    502314180200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass203,742 miles (+30,068)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    203,742 miles
    Test number
    121164879290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass173,674 miles (+52,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    173,674 miles
    Test number
    180702688226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass121,518 miles (+36,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    121,518 miles
    Test number
    652964907363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass84,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    490145086290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 ELV

Does LR53 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ELV is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ELV?
The MOT on LR53 ELV is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 ELV done?
LR53 ELV was recorded at 294,082 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 10,758 miles a year.
Has LR53 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ELV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 ELV 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 ELV find?
LR53 ELV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: central front lower power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 6 more.

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