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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 ENCMOT history

LR53 ENC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 192,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

LR53 ENC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
192,719 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ENC
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
2 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ENC was last recorded at 192,719 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,711 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,719 miles
  • 2023 – 186,198 miles
  • 2021 – 174,493 miles
  • 2020 – 166,672 miles
  • 2019 – 155,231 miles
  • 2018 – 149,355 miles
  • 2017 – 143,127 miles
  • 2016 – 136,085 miles
  • 2015 – 130,859 miles
  • 2014 – 124,811 miles
  • 2013 – 119,617 miles
  • 2012 – 115,146 miles
  • 2011 – 109,571 miles
  • 2010 – 103,388 miles
  • 2009 – 95,890 miles
  • 2008 – 87,665 miles
  • 2007 – 76,676 miles
  • 2006 – 53,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,719 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,719 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    192,719 miles
    Test number
    267338784846
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail192,711 miles (+6,513)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,711 miles
    Test number
    784981102150
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass186,198 miles (+326)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    186,198 miles
    Test number
    520936451751
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail185,872 miles (+11,379)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,872 miles
    Test number
    121748604469
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass174,493 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,493 miles
    Test number
    220396719481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,672 miles (+285)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,672 miles
    Test number
    299293234733
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency requirements
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs very corroded
  7. Fail166,387 miles (+11,156)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,387 miles
    Test number
    355965181210
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency requirements
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs very corroded
  8. Pass155,231 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,231 miles
    Test number
    608480931533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail155,130 miles (+5,775)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,130 miles
    Test number
    104539896832
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass149,355 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    149,355 miles
    Test number
    554533201000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
  11. Fail149,355 miles (+6,228)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,355 miles
    Test number
    428968556674
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
  12. Pass143,127 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,127 miles
    Test number
    813813771656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,085 miles (+5,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,085 miles
    Test number
    406605773574
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass130,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    400588906998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracked on inner tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  15. Fail130,859 miles (+6,048)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    365728023204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracked on inner tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  16. Pass124,811 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,811 miles
    Test number
    299229844205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail124,794 miles (+5,177)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    198048044260
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail119,617 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,617 miles
    Test number
    148302853282
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly
  19. Pass119,617 miles (+4,471)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,617 miles
    Test number
    798222353254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly
  20. Pass115,146 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    759860592250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,571 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,571 miles
    Test number
    935262391220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,388 miles (+7,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,388 miles
    Test number
    682075680275
    • 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)
  23. Pass95,890 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    240353489213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,665 miles (+10,989)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    764319788267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,676 miles (+22,806)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,676 miles
    Test number
    193435777268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,870 miles
    Test number
    464231276270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ENC

Does LR53 ENC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 ENC expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ENC?
The MOT on LR53 ENC expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 ENC done?
LR53 ENC was recorded at 192,719 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 7,995 miles a year.
Has LR53 ENC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ENC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 ENC 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 ENC find?
LR53 ENC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 4 more.

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