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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 GLKMOT history

LR53 GLK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

LR53 GLK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
179,733 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GLK
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
2 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GLK was last recorded at 179,733 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 16,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,258 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
16,475 miles
Average per year
8,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,733 miles
  • 2022 – 163,258 miles
  • 2021 – 153,507 miles
  • 2020 – 139,293 miles
  • 2019 – 131,278 miles
  • 2018 – 119,077 miles
  • 2017 – 105,714 miles
  • 2016 – 85,246 miles
  • 2015 – 70,592 miles
  • 2014 – 64,716 miles
  • 2013 – 61,884 miles
  • 2012 – 59,894 miles
  • 2011 – 57,163 miles
  • 2010 – 52,151 miles
  • 2009 – 47,555 miles
  • 2008 – 46,256 miles
  • 2007 – 41,271 miles
  • 2006 – 36,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,733 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded but no sharp edges
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit ( worn on edges)

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,733 miles (+16,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    179,733 miles
    Test number
    630585317301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit ( worn on edges)

  2. Pass163,258 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,258 miles
    Test number
    220281005480
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail163,226 miles (+9,719)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,226 miles
    Test number
    722578296170
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass153,507 miles (+14,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,507 miles
    Test number
    888511206483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,293 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,293 miles
    Test number
    368156790636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,278 miles (+12,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    434007966559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    690865156877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail119,077 miles (+13,363)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    577200313176
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,714 miles (+20,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    544189124905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass85,246 miles (+14,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,246 miles
    Test number
    233406020042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,592 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    271401102561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,716 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    175975374202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,685 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    598250654013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,884 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    905840353018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,894 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,894 miles
    Test number
    315233952063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,163 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,163 miles
    Test number
    769842651091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,151 miles
    Test number
    111710760097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,853 miles (+49,298)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    360270160070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Fail47,555 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    341529079046
    • Repaired at testCentre Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

  20. Pass47,555 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    902349379040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,256 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    500151178279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,271 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    721920977297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    322281876483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GLK

Does LR53 GLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 GLK expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GLK?
The MOT on LR53 GLK expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 GLK done?
LR53 GLK was recorded at 179,733 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 8,355 miles a year.
Has LR53 GLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GLK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 GLK 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 GLK find?
LR53 GLK passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive intercooler; both front wings corroded but no sharp edges, and 1 more.

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