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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.

LR53 TNX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass223,071 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass188,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    188,539 miles
    Test number
    165960936540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass175,728 miles (+15,410)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    175,728 miles
    Test number
    495330454205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass160,318 miles (+13,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    160,318 miles
    Test number
    571528041498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass118,735 miles (+12,417)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    118,735 miles
    Test number
    815445211285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,318 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    921677380199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass89,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,723 miles
    Test number
    414262189177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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
  26. Pass63,391 miles (+12,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    260583287410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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