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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,898 cc

LR53 EUOMOT history

LR53 EUO is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LR53 EUO green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,339 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EUO was last recorded at 138,339 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,332 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,339 miles
  • 2025 – 133,108 miles
  • 2024 – 128,312 miles
  • 2023 – 121,166 miles
  • 2022 – 115,528 miles
  • 2021 – 107,861 miles
  • 2020 – 101,796 miles
  • 2019 – 94,545 miles
  • 2018 – 83,647 miles
  • 2017 – 75,026 miles
  • 2016 – 64,925 miles
  • 2015 – 62,433 miles
  • 2014 – 58,305 miles
  • 2013 – 54,703 miles
  • 2012 – 50,237 miles
  • 2011 – 46,262 miles
  • 2010 – 42,029 miles
  • 2009 – 37,287 miles
  • 2008 – 30,527 miles
  • 2006 – 23,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,339 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear on outside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,339 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    646945668921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,332 miles (+5,224)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,332 miles
    Test number
    765257170851
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,108 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,108 miles
    Test number
    605481207979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,106 miles (+4,794)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,106 miles
    Test number
    823072351135
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,312 miles (+7,146)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    464038734582
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass121,166 miles (+5,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    718502373721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible brake hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible brake hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,528 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,528 miles
    Test number
    254654815471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail115,223 miles (+7,362)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,223 miles
    Test number
    302731239163
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam pivot bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,861 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,861 miles
    Test number
    609134038222
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail107,861 miles (+6,065)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,861 miles
    Test number
    780590984987
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass101,796 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,796 miles
    Test number
    878729958012
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail101,786 miles (+7,241)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,786 miles
    Test number
    347639148027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass94,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    696308744553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,537 miles (+10,890)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,537 miles
    Test number
    711592170229
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (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))

  15. Pass83,647 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    678003788520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail83,382 miles (+8,356)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,382 miles
    Test number
    423633821493
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass75,026 miles (+10,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    861878851161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass64,925 miles (+2,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,925 miles
    Test number
    845263744078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  19. Pass62,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    603979028899
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre in poor condition and close to legal limt

  20. Fail62,433 miles (+4,128)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    728203045331
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre in poor condition and close to legal limt

  21. Pass58,305 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,305 miles
    Test number
    329354674469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  22. Fail58,302 miles (+3,599)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,302 miles
    Test number
    426344874231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  23. Pass54,703 miles (+4,466)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,703 miles
    Test number
    179411363276
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear seat bottom not fitted
    • NoteSmoke from exhaust

  24. Pass50,237 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    777094252258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,262 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    689082161285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,029 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,029 miles
    Test number
    810083360254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,287 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,287 miles
    Test number
    122245459228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,527 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,527 miles
    Test number
    543868128090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,327 miles
    Test number
    253012596212
    • NoteSlight windscreen damage,rear number plate starting to discolour

Questions about LR53 EUO

Does LR53 EUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 EUO is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EUO?
The MOT on LR53 EUO is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 EUO done?
LR53 EUO was recorded at 138,339 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has LR53 EUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EUO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 EUO 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 EUO find?
LR53 EUO passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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