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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 ENEMOT history

LR53 ENE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 227,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

LR53 ENE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
227,185 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ENE
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
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ENE was last recorded at 227,185 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,415 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,770 miles
Average per year
10,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 227,185 miles
  • 2023 – 224,415 miles
  • 2022 – 218,933 miles
  • 2021 – 212,418 miles
  • 2020 – 199,023 miles
  • 2019 – 184,138 miles
  • 2018 – 164,622 miles
  • 2017 – 147,236 miles
  • 2016 – 128,030 miles
  • 2015 – 108,969 miles
  • 2014 – 93,857 miles
  • 2013 – 80,679 miles
  • 2012 – 69,759 miles
  • 2011 – 59,252 miles
  • 2010 – 51,093 miles
  • 2009 – 46,906 miles
  • 2008 – 33,460 miles
  • 2007 – 32,756 miles
  • 2006 – 25,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,185 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,185 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    227,185 miles
    Test number
    795605876827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass224,415 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    224,415 miles
    Test number
    749690028450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass218,933 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    218,933 miles
    Test number
    598278758287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,418 miles (+13,395)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    212,418 miles
    Test number
    365024513384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass199,023 miles (+14,885)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    199,023 miles
    Test number
    225644272143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass184,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,138 miles
    Test number
    481388034948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail184,128 miles (+19,506)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,128 miles
    Test number
    688342653223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp light intensity significantly reduced both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass164,622 miles (+17,386)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,622 miles
    Test number
    532103099792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,236 miles (+19,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,236 miles
    Test number
    707214145380
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes have play

  10. Pass128,030 miles (+19,061)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,030 miles
    Test number
    104245255505
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber outer covers loose
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f wing
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail108,969 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,969 miles
    Test number
    468208845148
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass108,969 miles (+15,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,969 miles
    Test number
    739788845124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass93,857 miles (+13,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,857 miles
    Test number
    335566034188
    • 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)

  14. Pass80,679 miles (+10,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    499919843181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  15. Pass69,759 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    819366442157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDifferent style dipped beam bulbs fitted

  16. Fail69,759 miles (+10,507)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    969956342151
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDifferent style dipped beam bulbs fitted

  17. Pass59,252 miles (+8,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,252 miles
    Test number
    236543641460
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass51,093 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    322534940167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,906 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,906 miles
    Test number
    424085249138
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass46,906 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,906 miles
    Test number
    583105649117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,321 miles (+12,861)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    674971349101
    • FailureCentre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  22. Pass33,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    501865928028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,460 miles (+704)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    130924628092
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  24. Pass32,756 miles (+7,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,756 miles
    Test number
    824001507229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass25,644 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,644 miles
    Test number
    280654096413
    • NoteFront & rear discs are corroding at the edges, acceptable at this instant,advise changing with new pads when pads are worn out.

Questions about LR53 ENE

Does LR53 ENE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 ENE expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ENE?
The MOT on LR53 ENE expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 ENE done?
LR53 ENE was recorded at 227,185 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 10,980 miles a year.
Has LR53 ENE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ENE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LR53 ENE 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 ENE find?
LR53 ENE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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