
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc
LR53 TNXMOT history
LR53 TNX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 223,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 223,071 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 TNX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 TNX was last recorded at 223,071 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 219,590 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,481 miles
- Average per year
- 8,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 223,071 miles
- 2025 – 219,590 miles
- 2024 – 214,725 miles
- 2023 – 209,379 miles
- 2022 – 205,223 miles
- 2021 – 201,558 miles
- 2019 – 200,410 miles
- 2018 – 196,086 miles
- 2017 – 188,539 miles
- 2016 – 175,728 miles
- 2015 – 160,318 miles
- 2014 – 147,148 miles
- 2013 – 137,303 miles
- 2012 – 129,493 miles
- 2011 – 119,099 miles
- 2010 – 106,318 miles
- 2009 – 89,723 miles
- 2008 – 77,102 miles
- 2007 – 63,391 miles
- 2006 – 51,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,071 miles (+3,481)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 223,071 miles
- Test number
- 934200468260
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass219,590 miles (+4,865)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 219,590 miles
- Test number
- 366471915709
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass214,725 miles (+5,346)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 214,725 miles
- Test number
- 639208834270
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass209,379 miles (+4,156)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 209,379 miles
- Test number
- 419281670802
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass205,223 miles (+3,665)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 205,223 miles
- Test number
- 647302555168
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,558 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 201,558 miles
- Test number
- 714233769675
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail201,555 miles (+1,145)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,555 miles
- Test number
- 869434628570
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass200,410 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 200,410 miles
- Test number
- 788209549949
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,408 miles (+4,322)3 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,408 miles
- Test number
- 422397579479
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass196,086 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 196,086 miles
- Test number
- 729947231460
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail196,086 miles (+7,547)3 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,086 miles
- Test number
- 569091742450
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 188,539 miles
- Test number
- 165960936540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,539 miles (+12,811)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,539 miles
- Test number
- 312286649803
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass175,728 miles (+15,410)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 175,728 miles
- Test number
- 495330454205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,318 miles (+13,170)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 160,318 miles
- Test number
- 571528041498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,148 miles (+9,845)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 147,148 miles
- Test number
- 419568234244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f steering rack end has slight play
Pass137,303 miles (+7,810)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 137,303 miles
- Test number
- 355285343437
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s sill damaged
- NoteO/s sill damaged
- NoteO/s/r side light dull
Pass129,493 miles (+10,394)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 129,493 miles
- Test number
- 956107752266
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,099 miles (+364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 119,099 miles
- Test number
- 957289851237
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass118,735 miles (+12,417)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 118,735 miles
- Test number
- 815445211285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,318 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 106,318 miles
- Test number
- 921677380199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,299 miles (+16,576)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,299 miles
- Test number
- 430956080173
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass89,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 89,723 miles
- Test number
- 414262189177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,720 miles (+12,618)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,720 miles
- Test number
- 412082089196
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
- FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Pass77,102 miles (+13,711)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 77,102 miles
- Test number
- 802917278130
- NoteN/S & O/S front tyres have slight wear on inside edge
Pass63,391 miles (+12,328)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 63,391 miles
- Test number
- 260583287410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,063 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 51,063 miles
- Test number
- 602761996121
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR53 TNX
- Does LR53 TNX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TNX is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 TNX?
- The MOT on LR53 TNX is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 TNX done?
- LR53 TNX was recorded at 223,071 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 8,528 miles a year.
- Has LR53 TNX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 TNX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR53 TNX 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 TNX find?
- LR53 TNX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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