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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 ENTMOT history

LR53 ENT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LR53 ENT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
191,852 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ENT
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
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ENT was last recorded at 191,852 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 8,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,627 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,225 miles
Average per year
8,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,852 miles
  • 2025 – 183,627 miles
  • 2024 – 173,674 miles
  • 2023 – 164,727 miles
  • 2022 – 155,033 miles
  • 2021 – 141,795 miles
  • 2020 – 132,108 miles
  • 2019 – 130,152 miles
  • 2018 – 128,813 miles
  • 2017 – 122,885 miles
  • 2016 – 113,741 miles
  • 2015 – 100,761 miles
  • 2013 – 76,839 miles
  • 2012 – 63,069 miles
  • 2011 – 55,022 miles
  • 2010 – 46,995 miles
  • 2009 – 41,612 miles
  • 2008 – 35,856 miles
  • 2007 – 28,396 miles
  • 2006 – 20,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,852 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,852 miles (+8,225)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    191,852 miles
    Test number
    831950098427
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,627 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    183,627 miles
    Test number
    814761145889
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail183,624 miles (+9,950)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,624 miles
    Test number
    793471793523
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass173,674 miles (+8,947)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    173,674 miles
    Test number
    494554592470
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass164,727 miles (+9,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    164,727 miles
    Test number
    998060433204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass155,033 miles (+229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,033 miles
    Test number
    399047795438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail154,804 miles (+13,009)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,804 miles
    Test number
    530119436929
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass141,795 miles (+9,687)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,795 miles
    Test number
    356839140944
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,108 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    594720328550
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is starting to perish

  10. Fail132,108 miles (+1,956)3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    242123938846
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is starting to perish

  11. Pass130,152 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    889889211589
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass128,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,813 miles
    Test number
    973167089831
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail128,813 miles (+5,928)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,813 miles
    Test number
    242179007433
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass122,885 miles (+9,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,885 miles
    Test number
    741723631750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass113,741 miles (+12,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,741 miles
    Test number
    618386350033
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass100,761 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,761 miles
    Test number
    778777475012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail100,628 miles (+23,789)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,628 miles
    Test number
    665745375040
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber weak
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber weak
    • NoteUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  18. Pass76,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    446934993267
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail76,839 miles (+13,770)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    616924293215
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass63,069 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,069 miles
    Test number
    778006402321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,022 miles (+8,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    857579871276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,995 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    794828270270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,612 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,612 miles
    Test number
    814212489265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    802099068291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,856 miles (+7,460)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    591389268269
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to test rear belts as under rear seat

  26. Pass28,396 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,396 miles
    Test number
    162402087244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,416 miles
    Test number
    483216156226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ENT

Does LR53 ENT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ENT is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ENT?
The MOT on LR53 ENT is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 ENT done?
LR53 ENT was recorded at 191,852 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,745 miles a year.
Has LR53 ENT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ENT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 ENT 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 ENT find?
LR53 ENT passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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