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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 EUDMOT history

LR53 EUD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LR53 EUD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,852 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EUD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EUD was last recorded at 54,852 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,948 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
904 miles
Average per year
1,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,852 miles
  • 2025 – 53,948 miles
  • 2024 – 52,262 miles
  • 2023 – 51,043 miles
  • 2022 – 50,128 miles
  • 2021 – 49,189 miles
  • 2020 – 48,434 miles
  • 2019 – 47,372 miles
  • 2018 – 46,060 miles
  • 2017 – 44,380 miles
  • 2016 – 42,332 miles
  • 2015 – 40,440 miles
  • 2014 – 38,256 miles
  • 2013 – 36,038 miles
  • 2012 – 33,841 miles
  • 2011 – 31,871 miles
  • 2010 – 29,528 miles
  • 2009 – 26,898 miles
  • 2008 – 23,514 miles
  • 2007 – 19,287 miles
  • 2006 – 15,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,852 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,852 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    399561996865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,948 miles (+1,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    485999313191
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass52,262 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    755269748207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass51,043 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    863741357734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,128 miles (+939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,128 miles
    Test number
    519974082267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass49,189 miles (+755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,189 miles
    Test number
    287797545800
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass48,434 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,434 miles
    Test number
    795094234786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,372 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,372 miles
    Test number
    959051726503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,060 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,060 miles
    Test number
    180023300982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,380 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    537813280115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,332 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    111663395661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    669376849419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail40,440 miles (+2,184)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    845933415299
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass38,256 miles (+2,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    396158864413
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken, still supporting system
  15. Pass36,038 miles (+2,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    175723873263
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr brake grabbing
  16. Pass33,841 miles (+1,970)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,841 miles
    Test number
    726605652214
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass31,871 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,871 miles
    Test number
    798017371298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,528 miles
    Test number
    691208970242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,528 miles (+2,630)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,528 miles
    Test number
    392338570460
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass26,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    463738579288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,898 miles (+3,384)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    474608079207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  22. Pass23,514 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,514 miles
    Test number
    394666878443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,287 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    794397977239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,434 miles
    Test number
    402989976239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 EUD

Does LR53 EUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 EUD is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EUD?
The MOT on LR53 EUD is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 EUD done?
LR53 EUD was recorded at 54,852 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 1,966 miles a year.
Has LR53 EUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EUD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LR53 EUD 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 EUD find?
LR53 EUD passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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