
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass174,493 miles (+7,821)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 174,493 miles
- Test number
- 220396719481
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass143,127 miles (+7,042)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 143,127 miles
- Test number
- 813813771656
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass115,146 miles (+5,575)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 115,146 miles
- Test number
- 759860592250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,571 miles (+6,183)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 109,571 miles
- Test number
- 935262391220
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass95,890 miles (+8,225)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 95,890 miles
- Test number
- 240353489213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,665 miles (+10,989)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 87,665 miles
- Test number
- 764319788267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,676 miles (+22,806)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 76,676 miles
- Test number
- 193435777268
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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