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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LR53 VDPMOT history

LR53 VDP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LR53 VDP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,822 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VDP was last recorded at 109,822 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,457 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
365 miles
Average per year
4,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,822 miles
  • 2025 – 109,457 miles
  • 2019 – 108,805 miles
  • 2017 – 108,780 miles
  • 2016 – 104,532 miles
  • 2015 – 96,975 miles
  • 2013 – 88,605 miles
  • 2012 – 72,403 miles
  • 2011 – 60,872 miles
  • 2010 – 47,963 miles
  • 2009 – 41,015 miles
  • 2008 – 37,380 miles
  • 2006 – 27,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,822 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Heatshield Loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,822 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,822 miles
    Test number
    580994190865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,457 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    219428208240
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,805 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,805 miles
    Test number
    309736046527
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield Loose
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail108,805 miles (+25)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,805 miles
    Test number
    639961614393
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield Loose
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail108,780 miles (+4,248)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    341159407321
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass104,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    244257628174
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  7. Fail104,323 miles (+7,348)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,323 miles
    Test number
    204732811976
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  8. Fail96,975 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    156117055005
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  9. Pass96,975 miles (+8,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    197097155426
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  10. Pass88,605 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    779668453333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,603 miles (+6,394)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    209203853347
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass82,209 miles (+9,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,209 miles
    Test number
    866820043175
    • NoteE.m.light on

  13. Pass72,403 miles (+11,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    216956532427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass60,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    567228331193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail60,872 miles (+12,909)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    139826531176
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail47,963 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,963 miles
    Test number
    203521940172
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass47,963 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,963 miles
    Test number
    602591840160
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass41,015 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,015 miles
    Test number
    251292619191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in rack end

  19. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    784708909132
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in rack end

  20. Pass37,380 miles (+10,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,380 miles
    Test number
    123643678046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,263 miles
    Test number
    630654066284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,263 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,263 miles
    Test number
    501422766238
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOff side front track control arm has slight play in joint

Questions about LR53 VDP

Does LR53 VDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VDP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VDP?
The MOT on LR53 VDP is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VDP done?
LR53 VDP was recorded at 109,822 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,219 miles a year.
Has LR53 VDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VDP has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LR53 VDP 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 VDP find?
LR53 VDP passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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