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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 GLYMOT history

LR53 GLY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 181,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LR53 GLY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
181,456 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GLY was last recorded at 181,456 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2011: 68,692 miles, lower than 68,696 miles on 24 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,671 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,785 miles
Average per year
7,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,456 miles
  • 2025 – 179,671 miles
  • 2024 – 178,664 miles
  • 2023 – 177,166 miles
  • 2022 – 175,384 miles
  • 2021 – 171,359 miles
  • 2020 – 161,934 miles
  • 2019 – 153,885 miles
  • 2018 – 145,684 miles
  • 2017 – 132,550 miles
  • 2016 – 118,667 miles
  • 2015 – 100,074 miles
  • 2014 – 85,633 miles
  • 2013 – 77,758 miles
  • 2012 – 71,821 miles
  • 2011 – 68,692 miles
  • 2010 – 61,189 miles
  • 2009 – 53,277 miles
  • 2008 – 45,946 miles
  • 2007 – 38,768 miles
  • 2006 – 33,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,456 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calyper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calyper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside rack boot twisted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,456 miles (+1,785)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    181,456 miles
    Test number
    261502853613
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calyper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calyper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass179,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,671 miles
    Test number
    172312589590
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust hanger not attached still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to the front (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail179,671 miles (+1,007)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,671 miles
    Test number
    932584028665
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust hanger not attached still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to the front (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass178,664 miles (+1,498)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,664 miles
    Test number
    692850249331
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  5. Pass177,166 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,166 miles
    Test number
    617837216849
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  6. Fail177,164 miles (+1,780)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,164 miles
    Test number
    198784269321
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers/bump stop slightly loose
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  7. Pass175,384 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,384 miles
    Test number
    658421701745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to center (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail175,382 miles (+4,023)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,382 miles
    Test number
    610517051408
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to center run (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to center (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass171,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,359 miles
    Test number
    129486798587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all-both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail171,357 miles (+9,423)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,357 miles
    Test number
    113773815509
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all-both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass161,934 miles (+8,049)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,934 miles
    Test number
    562928073822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  12. Pass153,885 miles (+8,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,885 miles
    Test number
    497554825557
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML Light on

  13. Pass145,684 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    145,684 miles
    Test number
    639410765010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,616 miles (+13,066)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,616 miles
    Test number
    289801713689
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass132,550 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,550 miles
    Test number
    369316766050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail132,547 miles (+13,880)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    869880145166
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass118,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,667 miles
    Test number
    662553239519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail118,667 miles (+18,593)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,667 miles
    Test number
    190028383343
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,074 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,074 miles
    Test number
    524323979617
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail100,073 miles (+14,440)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,073 miles
    Test number
    625543380798
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass85,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    226924694206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail85,633 miles (+7,875)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    255384094211
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass77,758 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,758 miles
    Test number
    119399173285
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteGlow plug warning light on

  24. Fail77,758 miles (+5,937)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,758 miles
    Test number
    985519873258
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteGlow plug warning light on

  25. Pass71,821 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    266354082253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,692 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,692 miles
    Test number
    338962201323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,696 miles (+7,507)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    837427491261
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  28. Pass61,189 miles (+7,912)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    434275960248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass53,277 miles (+7,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,277 miles
    Test number
    670166869269
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass45,946 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    241498668273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,768 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,768 miles
    Test number
    701783867243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass33,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,931 miles
    Test number
    460810456211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GLY

Does LR53 GLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GLY is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GLY?
The MOT on LR53 GLY is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 GLY done?
LR53 GLY was recorded at 181,456 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 7,334 miles a year.
Has LR53 GLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GLY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 GLY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 GLY find?
LR53 GLY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calyper; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calyper, and 1 more.

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