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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 GFXMOT history

LR53 GFX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LR53 GFX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,240 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GFX
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
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GFX was last recorded at 99,240 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 10,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,633 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,607 miles
Average per year
3,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,240 miles
  • 2023 – 82,605 miles
  • 2022 – 81,637 miles
  • 2021 – 80,422 miles
  • 2020 – 77,629 miles
  • 2019 – 73,185 miles
  • 2018 – 70,039 miles
  • 2017 – 67,716 miles
  • 2016 – 64,725 miles
  • 2015 – 62,385 miles
  • 2014 – 60,228 miles
  • 2013 – 57,119 miles
  • 2012 – 54,112 miles
  • 2011 – 50,486 miles
  • 2010 – 46,695 miles
  • 2009 – 41,914 miles
  • 2008 – 36,122 miles
  • 2007 – 31,816 miles
  • 2006 – 24,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,240 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,240 miles (+10,607)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,240 miles
    Test number
    767179115576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,633 miles (+6,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,633 miles
    Test number
    662599255823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass82,605 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,605 miles
    Test number
    915559508803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,637 miles (+1,215)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    185155535682
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass80,422 miles (+2,793)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    533732528026
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass77,629 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,629 miles
    Test number
    695726307421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,185 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    406337694202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,159 miles (+3,120)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    746208216284
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass70,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    287736280166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,039 miles (+2,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    500056294720
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass67,716 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    308252609788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,725 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    377441782588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,385 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    205536946978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,228 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,228 miles
    Test number
    529895214384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,119 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    645754303386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,112 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    905037402363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,486 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,486 miles
    Test number
    488101101446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,695 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    382829290481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,914 miles (+5,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,914 miles
    Test number
    543668519348
    • 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)

  20. Pass36,122 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,122 miles
    Test number
    714020128388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,816 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    444239647366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,912 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    911690067247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,398 miles
    Test number
    301809946493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GFX

Does LR53 GFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GFX is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GFX?
The MOT on LR53 GFX is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 GFX done?
LR53 GFX was recorded at 99,240 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 3,879 miles a year.
Has LR53 GFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GFX has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LR53 GFX 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 GFX find?
LR53 GFX passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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