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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 ENUMOT history

LR53 ENU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LR53 ENU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,765 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ENU
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
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ENU was last recorded at 161,765 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 12,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,210 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,555 miles
Average per year
7,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,765 miles
  • 2024 – 149,210 miles
  • 2023 – 136,136 miles
  • 2022 – 123,077 miles
  • 2021 – 118,956 miles
  • 2020 – 116,343 miles
  • 2019 – 112,601 miles
  • 2018 – 106,980 miles
  • 2016 – 102,078 miles
  • 2015 – 99,241 miles
  • 2014 – 93,401 miles
  • 2013 – 82,816 miles
  • 2012 – 74,859 miles
  • 2011 – 64,736 miles
  • 2010 – 52,727 miles
  • 2009 – 41,777 miles
  • 2008 – 34,805 miles
  • 2006 – 22,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (195/65/15, 91V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,765 miles (+12,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,765 miles
    Test number
    128386059754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (195/65/15, 91V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass149,210 miles (+13,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,210 miles
    Test number
    457312952738
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass136,136 miles (+13,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    601848771981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Back box missing but system secure and noise level satisfactory
  4. Pass123,077 miles (+4,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,077 miles
    Test number
    261861109037
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass118,956 miles (+2,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    498043656173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass116,343 miles (+3,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,343 miles
    Test number
    228511115585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass112,601 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,601 miles
    Test number
    742083156086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    536590576244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail106,980 miles (+4,902)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    420855028804
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass102,078 miles (+2,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    610116166200
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass99,241 miles (+5,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    661282409183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass93,401 miles (+10,585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,401 miles
    Test number
    585553564240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,816 miles (+7,957)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    459842063294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,859 miles
    Test number
    308252162201
    • 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)
  15. Fail74,859 miles (+10,123)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,859 miles
    Test number
    576332962298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
  16. Pass64,736 miles (+12,009)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    737403341220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,727 miles (+10,950)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    314737840250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,777 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,777 miles
    Test number
    724970269224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,805 miles (+11,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,805 miles
    Test number
    383892048210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass22,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,993 miles
    Test number
    922386476201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ENU

Does LR53 ENU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ENU is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ENU?
The MOT on LR53 ENU is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 ENU done?
LR53 ENU was recorded at 161,765 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,245 miles a year.
Has LR53 ENU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ENU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LR53 ENU 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 ENU find?
LR53 ENU passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (195/65/15, 91v); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern.

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