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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LR53 GOKMOT history

LR53 GOK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

LR53 GOK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
76,698 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GOK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GOK was last recorded at 76,698 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,698 miles · 29 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,698 miles
  • 2021 – 76,687 miles
  • 2020 – 73,512 miles
  • 2019 – 63,697 miles
  • 2018 – 58,431 miles
  • 2017 – 54,168 miles
  • 2016 – 50,983 miles
  • 2015 – 47,905 miles
  • 2014 – 44,829 miles
  • 2013 – 42,218 miles
  • 2012 – 35,376 miles
  • 2011 – 27,033 miles
  • 2010 – 21,146 miles
  • 2009 – 15,441 miles
  • 2008 – 12,229 miles
  • 2007 – 9,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,698 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,698 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    196330194604
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail76,698 miles (+11)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    595301225480
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass76,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    543356753032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,687 miles (+3,175)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    182329191312
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass73,512 miles (+9,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,512 miles
    Test number
    723867899597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,697 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,697 miles
    Test number
    750966896758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,431 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    811927362946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,168 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    845916840984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,983 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    864501465067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,905 miles (+3,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    538085975107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass44,829 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    649056114244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,218 miles (+6,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,218 miles
    Test number
    359164593177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass35,376 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,376 miles
    Test number
    479590212274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,033 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,033 miles
    Test number
    546240201266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet catch broken
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres splitting on sidewalls
  15. Fail27,033 miles (+5,887)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,033 miles
    Test number
    386190201479
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet catch broken
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres splitting on sidewalls
  16. Pass21,146 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,146 miles
    Test number
    892708390107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,441 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,441 miles
    Test number
    373000139220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,229 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,229 miles
    Test number
    292154928213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    9,815 miles
    Test number
    463115337276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail9,815 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,815 miles
    Test number
    930475637208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR53 GOK

Does LR53 GOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 GOK expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GOK?
The MOT on LR53 GOK expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 GOK done?
LR53 GOK was recorded at 76,698 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 4,029 miles a year.
Has LR53 GOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GOK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 GOK 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 GOK find?
LR53 GOK passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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