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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LR53 EUPMOT history

LR53 EUP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

LR53 EUP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
103,586 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EUP was last recorded at 103,586 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,584 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,586 miles
  • 2023 – 96,351 miles
  • 2022 – 95,699 miles
  • 2021 – 94,514 miles
  • 2020 – 92,927 miles
  • 2019 – 91,233 miles
  • 2018 – 88,352 miles
  • 2017 – 84,756 miles
  • 2016 – 81,106 miles
  • 2015 – 76,335 miles
  • 2014 – 70,734 miles
  • 2013 – 64,265 miles
  • 2012 – 58,521 miles
  • 2011 – 52,373 miles
  • 2010 – 45,430 miles
  • 2009 – 39,401 miles
  • 2008 – 31,401 miles
  • 2007 – 24,804 miles
  • 2006 – 18,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,586 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth Front Sills DamagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Bodywork DamageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Door Stiff To Open From OutsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,586 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    568399563477
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Sills Damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bodywork Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door Stiff To Open From Outside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail103,584 miles (+7,233)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    459704122790
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 88T (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Sills Damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bodywork Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door Stiff To Open From Outside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,351 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,351 miles
    Test number
    780373835497
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bodywork damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,338 miles (+639)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,338 miles
    Test number
    962626860568
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bodywork damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    430458232450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,699 miles1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    161188999752
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,699 miles (+1,185)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    202699304689
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,514 miles
    Test number
    898663006648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,513 miles (+1,586)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    870396442764
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,927 miles
    Test number
    309924989883
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,927 miles (+1,694)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,927 miles
    Test number
    459294745612
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,233 miles (+2,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,233 miles
    Test number
    854379735016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,352 miles (+3,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    587547324681
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass84,756 miles (+3,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    810206284432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass81,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    815745109657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,106 miles (+4,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    529288232652
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass76,335 miles (+5,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    608222925226
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail70,734 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    267687114226
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass70,734 miles (+6,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    977437514227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass64,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    835673013206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,265 miles (+5,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    857863313235
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass58,521 miles (+6,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    947980522206
    • 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)

  23. Pass52,373 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,373 miles
    Test number
    368623611224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    232961120217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,429 miles (+6,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    353651420250
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass39,401 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,401 miles
    Test number
    381918219239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,401 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,401 miles
    Test number
    580317018234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    531904417291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail24,804 miles (+5,918)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    812324317265
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass18,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,886 miles
    Test number
    290883626299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 EUP

Does LR53 EUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 EUP expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EUP?
The MOT on LR53 EUP expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 EUP done?
LR53 EUP was recorded at 103,586 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 4,704 miles a year.
Has LR53 EUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EUP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 EUP 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 EUP find?
LR53 EUP passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 11 advisories: both front sills damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section; nearside bodywork damage, and 8 more.

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