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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 VDYMOT history

LR53 VDY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LR53 VDY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,779 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VDY was last recorded at 143,779 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,251 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,528 miles
Average per year
7,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,779 miles
  • 2025 – 137,251 miles
  • 2024 – 126,781 miles
  • 2023 – 121,904 miles
  • 2022 – 119,544 miles
  • 2021 – 117,733 miles
  • 2020 – 114,477 miles
  • 2019 – 111,830 miles
  • 2018 – 105,445 miles
  • 2017 – 94,832 miles
  • 2016 – 83,992 miles
  • 2015 – 65,429 miles
  • 2014 – 55,851 miles
  • 2013 – 48,566 miles
  • 2012 – 42,056 miles
  • 2011 – 32,188 miles
  • 2010 – 24,194 miles
  • 2009 – 20,124 miles
  • 2008 – 14,123 miles
  • 2007 – 8,335 miles
  • 2006 – 1,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,779 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,779 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,779 miles
    Test number
    874625178758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,251 miles (+10,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    991903759978
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,781 miles (+4,877)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,781 miles
    Test number
    844292195079
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,904 miles (+2,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    552743756712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,544 miles
    Test number
    820765533241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,540 miles (+1,807)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,540 miles
    Test number
    874677937509
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Has a sharp edges. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,733 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,733 miles
    Test number
    207676176134
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory1 rear tail pipe has been cut off
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,713 miles (+3,236)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,713 miles
    Test number
    495727793681
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. headlamp is pushed in (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing trapped behind rear seat back rest (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory1 rear tail pipe has been cut off
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join at cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,477 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,477 miles
    Test number
    464890711275
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail114,477 miles (+2,647)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,477 miles
    Test number
    731262137770
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass111,830 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    671425662232
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail111,830 miles (+6,385)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    759864839915
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass105,445 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,445 miles
    Test number
    394336927697
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail105,445 miles (+10,613)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,445 miles
    Test number
    867004888573
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass94,832 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    692618368681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,830 miles (+10,838)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,830 miles
    Test number
    653358568180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass83,992 miles (+18,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    575791326872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    978669684775
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail65,429 miles (+9,578)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    519568451873
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass55,851 miles (+7,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    607167824269
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass48,566 miles (+6,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,566 miles
    Test number
    497541213220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass42,056 miles (+9,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,056 miles
    Test number
    429489712299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail32,188 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,188 miles
    Test number
    245373911249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass32,188 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,188 miles
    Test number
    679423311240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,194 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,194 miles
    Test number
    200855670443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,124 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,124 miles
    Test number
    512561689177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,123 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,123 miles
    Test number
    772909278191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,335 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,335 miles
    Test number
    250090487157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass1,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    1,306 miles
    Test number
    744773806259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VDY

Does LR53 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VDY is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VDY?
The MOT on LR53 VDY is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VDY done?
LR53 VDY was recorded at 143,779 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 7,088 miles a year.
Has LR53 VDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VDY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 VDY 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 VDY find?
LR53 VDY passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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