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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 PDVMOT history

LR53 PDV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

LR53 PDV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
150,025 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 PDV
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
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 PDV was last recorded at 150,025 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 3,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,062 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,963 miles
Average per year
6,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,025 miles
  • 2022 – 146,062 miles
  • 2021 – 142,249 miles
  • 2020 – 138,161 miles
  • 2019 – 133,127 miles
  • 2018 – 130,334 miles
  • 2016 – 123,896 miles
  • 2015 – 120,386 miles
  • 2014 – 115,759 miles
  • 2013 – 110,604 miles
  • 2012 – 101,586 miles
  • 2011 – 91,772 miles
  • 2010 – 81,043 miles
  • 2009 – 71,106 miles
  • 2008 – 60,373 miles
  • 2007 – 48,570 miles
  • 2006 – 34,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,025 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front mirrors cover slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,025 miles (+3,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,025 miles
    Test number
    931347329362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass146,062 miles (+26)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,062 miles
    Test number
    460586716281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirrors cover slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail146,036 miles (+3,787)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,036 miles
    Test number
    195286307474
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirrors cover slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass142,249 miles (+4,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,249 miles
    Test number
    907534923800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass138,161 miles (+5,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,161 miles
    Test number
    526110000920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass133,127 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,127 miles
    Test number
    527153305650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,334 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,334 miles
    Test number
    454052606378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,092 miles
    Test number
    163256225934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Fail129,092 miles (+5,196)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,092 miles
    Test number
    634469103415
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass123,896 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,896 miles
    Test number
    853348343843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,386 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,386 miles
    Test number
    629187486382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,759 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,759 miles
    Test number
    947919654202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,604 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,604 miles
    Test number
    525853363222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,586 miles (+9,814)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,586 miles
    Test number
    756682572226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,772 miles
    Test number
    695422571272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,772 miles (+10,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,772 miles
    Test number
    327082371401
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  17. Pass81,043 miles (+9,937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    231200450292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,106 miles (+10,733)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    511491879263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,373 miles (+11,803)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,373 miles
    Test number
    772600678296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,570 miles (+13,846)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    890840677276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    973436776271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 PDV

Does LR53 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 PDV expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 PDV?
The MOT on LR53 PDV expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 PDV done?
LR53 PDV was recorded at 150,025 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 6,790 miles a year.
Has LR53 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 PDV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 PDV 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 PDV find?
LR53 PDV passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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