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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 EUJMOT history

LR53 EUJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2024.

LR53 EUJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
138,658 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EUJ was last recorded at 138,658 miles on 10 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,658 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,658 miles
  • 2023 – 135,024 miles
  • 2022 – 131,765 miles
  • 2021 – 128,321 miles
  • 2020 – 125,345 miles
  • 2019 – 121,588 miles
  • 2018 – 118,084 miles
  • 2017 – 111,665 miles
  • 2016 – 105,265 miles
  • 2015 – 100,340 miles
  • 2014 – 94,160 miles
  • 2013 – 88,345 miles
  • 2012 – 82,157 miles
  • 2011 – 75,102 miles
  • 2010 – 70,174 miles
  • 2008 – 55,784 miles
  • 2007 – 46,960 miles
  • 2006 – 39,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,658 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    300003203995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,658 miles (+3,634)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    525884333544
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,024 miles (+3,259)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,024 miles
    Test number
    341619952484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,765 miles (+3,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,765 miles
    Test number
    146157392574
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass128,321 miles (+2,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,321 miles
    Test number
    192625165553
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,345 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,345 miles
    Test number
    389711653470
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass121,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,588 miles
    Test number
    714877742081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail121,580 miles (+3,496)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,580 miles
    Test number
    511305959446
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,084 miles (+79)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,084 miles
    Test number
    596021511668
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slight rough while rotating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail118,005 miles (+6,340)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,005 miles
    Test number
    634419696376
    • DangerousOffside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slight rough while rotating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,665 miles
    Test number
    601772299931
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light ON
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished

  12. Fail111,665 miles (+6,400)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,665 miles
    Test number
    146512776872
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light ON
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished

  13. Pass105,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,265 miles
    Test number
    345360815131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,265 miles (+4,925)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,265 miles
    Test number
    131454775621
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass100,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    732917058194
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Fail100,340 miles (+6,180)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    701979473494
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass94,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,160 miles
    Test number
    128072244240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,158 miles (+5,813)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,158 miles
    Test number
    775962844204
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass88,345 miles (+123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,345 miles
    Test number
    859519233223
    • NoteNsf outer cv boot spliting and weaping close to excess

  20. Fail88,222 miles (+6,065)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    958404233279
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass82,157 miles (+7,055)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    835816222269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass75,102 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    187299821247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,174 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,174 miles
    Test number
    223327060416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,173 miles (+14,389)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    831045360112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass55,784 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    113216108386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,518 miles (+8,558)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    883779098230
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  27. Pass46,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    350558297248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,960 miles (+7,739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    770638797293
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Pass39,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    310249476282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 EUJ

Does LR53 EUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 EUJ expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EUJ?
The MOT on LR53 EUJ expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 EUJ done?
LR53 EUJ was recorded at 138,658 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2024, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
Has LR53 EUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EUJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 EUJ 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 EUJ find?
LR53 EUJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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