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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LR53 RVWMOT history

LR53 RVW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LR53 RVW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,267 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 RVW was last recorded at 79,267 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,564 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,703 miles
Average per year
3,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,267 miles
  • 2025 – 76,564 miles
  • 2024 – 69,491 miles
  • 2022 – 66,335 miles
  • 2020 – 53,547 miles
  • 2019 – 52,122 miles
  • 2018 – 50,291 miles
  • 2017 – 48,063 miles
  • 2016 – 46,656 miles
  • 2015 – 45,115 miles
  • 2014 – 43,550 miles
  • 2013 – 41,573 miles
  • 2012 – 39,070 miles
  • 2011 – 35,183 miles
  • 2010 – 31,658 miles
  • 2009 – 28,082 miles
  • 2008 – 24,312 miles
  • 2007 – 19,573 miles
  • 2006 – 14,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both saides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of the windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,267 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    514042623564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,564 miles (+7,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,564 miles
    Test number
    491025554982
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,491 miles (+3,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    717665297828
    • AdvisoryOil leak from under engine
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  4. Pass66,335 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    615737657906
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both saides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail66,335 miles (+12,788)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    119913294366
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both saides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,547 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,547 miles
    Test number
    805697445475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,122 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,122 miles
    Test number
    174308835775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    496893487644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,291 miles (+2,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    594310485357
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,063 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    509955853461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,656 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,656 miles
    Test number
    622186265626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,115 miles (+1,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    610547317622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door mirror d cover mising

  13. Pass43,550 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,550 miles
    Test number
    946317764207
    • NoteOffside front mirror cover missing.
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped & worn.

  14. Fail43,550 miles (+1,977)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,550 miles
    Test number
    246317764253
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & worn.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has nail in tread
    • NoteOffside front mirror cover missing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & cracked & perishe up.
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped & worn.

  15. Pass41,573 miles (+2,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,573 miles
    Test number
    445535253297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,070 miles
    Test number
    446093062297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,070 miles (+3,887)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,070 miles
    Test number
    556222062273
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    229444661266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,183 miles (+3,525)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    887723761223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  20. Pass31,658 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,658 miles
    Test number
    962755660222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,082 miles (+3,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,082 miles
    Test number
    510446269283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass24,312 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,312 miles
    Test number
    163860778217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,573 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,573 miles
    Test number
    201738267233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,814 miles
    Test number
    951859666225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RVW

Does LR53 RVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 RVW is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RVW?
The MOT on LR53 RVW is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 RVW done?
LR53 RVW was recorded at 79,267 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,250 miles a year.
Has LR53 RVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RVW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 RVW 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 RVW find?
LR53 RVW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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