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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LR53 ENXMOT history

LR53 ENX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LR53 ENX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,277 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ENX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ENX was last recorded at 133,277 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,989 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,288 miles
Average per year
5,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,277 miles
  • 2025 – 131,989 miles
  • 2024 – 129,708 miles
  • 2023 – 126,340 miles
  • 2022 – 126,340 miles
  • 2021 – 122,428 miles
  • 2020 – 114,513 miles
  • 2019 – 102,966 miles
  • 2018 – 92,642 miles
  • 2017 – 86,957 miles
  • 2016 – 83,326 miles
  • 2015 – 78,863 miles
  • 2014 – 75,924 miles
  • 2013 – 75,295 miles
  • 2012 – 68,200 miles
  • 2011 – 58,862 miles
  • 2009 – 52,779 miles
  • 2008 – 45,011 miles
  • 2007 – 31,905 miles
  • 2006 – 21,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,277 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,277 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    119756982620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,989 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,989 miles
    Test number
    495446478670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,708 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,708 miles
    Test number
    424238281361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,340 miles
    Test number
    416733801355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail126,340 miles (+3,912)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,340 miles
    Test number
    973614765727
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,428 miles (+7,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    299733343917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,513 miles (+11,547)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,513 miles
    Test number
    612227553852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,966 miles
    Test number
    786416282974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,966 miles (+10,324)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,966 miles
    Test number
    625966053882
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,642 miles (+5,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,642 miles
    Test number
    491630333677
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass86,957 miles (+3,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    603869774310
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating 225/40/18

  12. Pass83,326 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    920069515430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

  13. Pass78,863 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    847142795094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,924 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    209634574037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,923 miles (+628)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    827053074031
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass75,295 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    419938493024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,200 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    526922472096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,862 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    199042561027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,779 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    591330389256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,011 miles (+13,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    490973188250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,905 miles (+10,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,905 miles
    Test number
    960947377277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,490 miles
    Test number
    850794556230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 ENX

Does LR53 ENX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ENX is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ENX?
The MOT on LR53 ENX is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 ENX done?
LR53 ENX was recorded at 133,277 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,770 miles a year.
Has LR53 ENX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ENX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 ENX 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 ENX find?
LR53 ENX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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