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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 PHFMOT history

LR53 PHF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

LR53 PHF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
100,993 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 PHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 PHF was last recorded at 100,993 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 4,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,654 miles · 5 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,339 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,993 miles
  • 2023 – 96,654 miles
  • 2022 – 96,456 miles
  • 2021 – 96,331 miles
  • 2020 – 95,847 miles
  • 2019 – 94,410 miles
  • 2018 – 93,140 miles
  • 2017 – 92,346 miles
  • 2016 – 91,584 miles
  • 2015 – 90,548 miles
  • 2014 – 88,868 miles
  • 2013 – 84,049 miles
  • 2012 – 79,972 miles
  • 2011 – 69,475 miles
  • 2010 – 57,453 miles
  • 2009 – 47,892 miles
  • 2008 – 40,482 miles
  • 2006 – 32,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,993 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,993 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    118178831347
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail100,993 miles (+4,339)2 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    931980033734
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass96,654 miles (+198)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    809748120030
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,456 miles (+125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    984782212397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass96,331 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,331 miles
    Test number
    502079634349
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail96,331 miles (+484)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,331 miles
    Test number
    814089547279
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,847 miles (+1,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    994813868552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass94,410 miles (+1,270)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    222337787540
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,140 miles (+794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,140 miles
    Test number
    962721448690
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass92,346 miles (+762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,346 miles
    Test number
    847894285999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass91,584 miles (+1,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    529748100479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    218018795023
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail90,548 miles (+1,680)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    526148195061
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOuter Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,868 miles (+4,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    495995284094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,049 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    365567683032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,972 miles (+10,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,972 miles
    Test number
    765059182012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,475 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    775577381033
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass69,475 miles (+12,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    876447581000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,453 miles (+9,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    114189580045
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass47,892 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    471476379048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,482 miles (+8,335)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,482 miles
    Test number
    682367778060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light indicates a fault

  22. Pass32,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,147 miles
    Test number
    330813086413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 PHF

Does LR53 PHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 PHF expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 PHF?
The MOT on LR53 PHF expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 PHF done?
LR53 PHF was recorded at 100,993 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has LR53 PHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 PHF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 PHF 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 PHF find?
LR53 PHF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four, and 12 more.

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