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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 EUTMOT history

LR53 EUT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2023.

LR53 EUT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2024
Mileage
169,317 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EUT was last recorded at 169,317 miles on 7 Apr 2023, 8,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,721 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
8,596 miles
Average per year
7,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,317 miles
  • 2022 – 160,721 miles
  • 2021 – 151,990 miles
  • 2020 – 149,248 miles
  • 2019 – 138,877 miles
  • 2018 – 132,822 miles
  • 2017 – 118,656 miles
  • 2016 – 112,038 miles
  • 2015 – 109,914 miles
  • 2014 – 99,462 miles
  • 2013 – 92,207 miles
  • 2012 – 85,918 miles
  • 2011 – 77,962 miles
  • 2010 – 67,486 miles
  • 2009 – 64,151 miles
  • 2008 – 55,864 miles
  • 2007 – 50,446 miles
  • 2006 – 43,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,317 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Air bag light on before engine runs then goes out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,317 miles (+8,596)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    169,317 miles
    Test number
    670674158965
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass160,721 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,721 miles
    Test number
    472897960103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,689 miles (+8,699)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,689 miles
    Test number
    301210974551
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,990 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,990 miles
    Test number
    804777790955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light on before engine runs then goes out

  5. Fail151,990 miles (+2,742)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,990 miles
    Test number
    767878507092
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light on before engine runs then goes out

  6. Pass149,248 miles (+10,371)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,248 miles
    Test number
    361742412990
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set on 1
    • AdvisoryAirbag fault on dash before engine runs

  7. Pass138,877 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,877 miles
    Test number
    666934564595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,822 miles (+14,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,822 miles
    Test number
    661269237611
    • AdvisoryExhaust modified (backbox)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,656 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,656 miles
    Test number
    950869282542
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Fail118,655 miles (+6,617)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,655 miles
    Test number
    988959431305
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Pass112,038 miles (+2,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,038 miles
    Test number
    134001713602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass109,914 miles (+10,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,914 miles
    Test number
    895843269635
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  13. Pass99,462 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,462 miles
    Test number
    345498164288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,207 miles (+6,289)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    807550083246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear
    • NoteVery light diesel smell from pump area

  15. Pass85,918 miles (+7,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    345655882219
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass77,962 miles (+10,476)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,962 miles
    Test number
    915727881279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,486 miles (+3,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,486 miles
    Test number
    312479730112
    • NoteFront tyres wearing down

  18. Pass64,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,151 miles
    Test number
    534939239179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,151 miles (+8,287)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,151 miles
    Test number
    572468139159
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

  20. Pass55,864 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,864 miles
    Test number
    733080708170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,863 miles (+5,417)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,863 miles
    Test number
    163749098414
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass50,446 miles (+6,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    782516817160
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass43,970 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    792544066252
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Questions about LR53 EUT

Does LR53 EUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 EUT expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EUT?
The MOT on LR53 EUT expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 EUT done?
LR53 EUT was recorded at 169,317 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2023, an average of 7,577 miles a year.
Has LR53 EUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EUT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 EUT 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 EUT find?
LR53 EUT passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 1 more.

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