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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 TNOMOT history

LR53 TNO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LR53 TNO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,252 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TNO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TNO was last recorded at 185,252 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 7,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
177,411 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,841 miles
Average per year
7,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,252 miles
  • 2025 – 177,411 miles
  • 2024 – 168,553 miles
  • 2023 – 155,291 miles
  • 2022 – 141,836 miles
  • 2021 – 129,213 miles
  • 2020 – 117,994 miles
  • 2019 – 110,450 miles
  • 2018 – 104,593 miles
  • 2017 – 100,610 miles
  • 2016 – 93,716 miles
  • 2015 – 87,006 miles
  • 2014 – 79,931 miles
  • 2013 – 75,053 miles
  • 2012 – 68,865 miles
  • 2011 – 63,093 miles
  • 2010 – 55,997 miles
  • 2009 – 51,344 miles
  • 2007 – 44,208 miles
  • 2006 – 32,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,252 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,252 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,252 miles
    Test number
    239489857597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,411 miles (+8,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,411 miles
    Test number
    301670494888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,553 miles (+13,262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,553 miles
    Test number
    759498662248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,291 miles (+13,455)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,291 miles
    Test number
    983211251989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,836 miles (+12,623)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,836 miles
    Test number
    387511650167
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,213 miles (+11,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    377595269726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,994 miles (+7,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,994 miles
    Test number
    457916258663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,450 miles (+5,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,450 miles
    Test number
    721969074607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Pass104,593 miles (+3,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    401675967355
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass100,610 miles (+6,894)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    849344713388
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdditional stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  11. Pass93,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,716 miles
    Test number
    269144065153
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail93,716 miles (+6,710)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,716 miles
    Test number
    210243692603
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass87,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,006 miles
    Test number
    116070525139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,006 miles (+7,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,006 miles
    Test number
    439700625147
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    296674044097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,930 miles (+4,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    209424644025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass75,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,053 miles
    Test number
    855491453011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,053 miles (+6,188)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,053 miles
    Test number
    386351553027
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass68,865 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,865 miles
    Test number
    665974042052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,093 miles (+7,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,093 miles
    Test number
    256396261073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,997 miles (+4,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    161669330458
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass51,344 miles (+7,136)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,344 miles
    Test number
    713732469084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,208 miles (+12,067)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    514361677248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,141 miles
    Test number
    131840576214
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Questions about LR53 TNO

Does LR53 TNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TNO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TNO?
The MOT on LR53 TNO is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 TNO done?
LR53 TNO was recorded at 185,252 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 7,861 miles a year.
Has LR53 TNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TNO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LR53 TNO 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 TNO find?
LR53 TNO passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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