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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 PLZMOT history

LR53 PLZ is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2024.

LR53 PLZ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2025
Mileage
106,789 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 PLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2025
Latest MOT test
28 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 PLZ was last recorded at 106,789 miles on 28 May 2024, 608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,181 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
608 miles
Average per year
4,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,789 miles
  • 2023 – 106,181 miles
  • 2022 – 105,015 miles
  • 2021 – 103,159 miles
  • 2020 – 102,280 miles
  • 2019 – 100,163 miles
  • 2018 – 95,923 miles
  • 2017 – 92,356 miles
  • 2016 – 87,685 miles
  • 2015 – 84,703 miles
  • 2014 – 80,262 miles
  • 2013 – 75,991 miles
  • 2012 – 75,183 miles
  • 2011 – 72,395 miles
  • 2009 – 54,802 miles
  • 2008 – 44,014 miles
  • 2007 – 36,828 miles
  • 2006 – 30,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,789 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorb er
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks heavily corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Lower corrosion and damage on seal.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded likely to fail.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,789 miles (+608)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,789 miles
    Test number
    625884723821
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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 Shock absorb er
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,181 miles (+1,166)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,181 miles
    Test number
    406508285101
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass105,015 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,015 miles
    Test number
    489647905800
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower corrosion and damage on seal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded likely to fail.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower corrosion and damage on seal.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail105,015 miles (+1,856)2 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,015 miles
    Test number
    120655408131
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower corrosion and damage on seal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded likely to fail.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower corrosion and damage on seal.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass103,159 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,159 miles
    Test number
    225555378350
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail103,159 miles (+879)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,159 miles
    Test number
    187855329732
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass102,280 miles (+2,117)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,280 miles
    Test number
    456219595174
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,163 miles (+4,240)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    859549141042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass95,923 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,923 miles
    Test number
    799057085424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers insecure

  10. Fail95,921 miles (+3,565)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    115397597485
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers insecure

  11. Pass92,356 miles (+4,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,356 miles
    Test number
    671668689470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Pass87,685 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,685 miles
    Test number
    306270176042
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Pass84,703 miles (+4,441)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    521342607628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring some testable items

  14. Pass80,262 miles (+4,271)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    348353874250
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass75,991 miles (+808)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,991 miles
    Test number
    126086793202
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s o/s rear shock absorber dust shields insecure
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  16. Fail75,183 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    287025802389
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass75,183 miles (+2,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    459915802344
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass72,395 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    167085711347
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear number plate due for renewal.

  19. Fail72,395 miles (+7,437)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    899215911373
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear number plate due for renewal.

  20. Pass64,958 miles (+10,156)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,958 miles
    Test number
    115456401443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,802 miles (+10,788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    911318949346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,014 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,014 miles
    Test number
    842755328318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,828 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    480144937376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    382066946358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 PLZ

Does LR53 PLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 PLZ expired on 27 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 PLZ?
The MOT on LR53 PLZ expired on 27 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 PLZ done?
LR53 PLZ was recorded at 106,789 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2024, an average of 4,379 miles a year.
Has LR53 PLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 PLZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 PLZ 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 PLZ find?
LR53 PLZ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust bracket corroded.; general corrosion., and 8 more.

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