Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc
LR53 VDZMOT history
LR53 VDZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 61,939 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,408 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 VDZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 VDZ was last recorded at 61,939 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Oct 2007: 7,440 miles, lower than 18,460 miles on 29 Sept 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 61,939 miles · 17 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,408 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 61,939 miles
- 2023 – 55,555 miles
- 2022 – 52,004 miles
- 2021 – 38,202 miles
- 2020 – 35,325 miles
- 2019 – 34,045 miles
- 2017 – 32,270 miles
- 2016 – 30,861 miles
- 2015 – 30,174 miles
- 2014 – 26,884 miles
- 2013 – 22,647 miles
- 2012 – 19,143 miles
- 2011 – 16,825 miles
- 2010 – 14,907 miles
- 2009 – 10,871 miles
- 2008 – 8,958 miles
- 2007 – 7,440 miles
- 2006 – 18,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,939 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,939 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 61,939 miles
- Test number
- 717370909971
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail61,939 miles (+6,384)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,939 miles
- Test number
- 189335614435
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively coolant burst hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too low (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,555 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 55,555 miles
- Test number
- 981501131241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,296 miles (+3,292)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,296 miles
- Test number
- 373950735945
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Also slightly insecure (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass52,004 miles (+168)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 52,004 miles
- Test number
- 853073262792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,836 miles (+13,634)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,836 miles
- Test number
- 513912790083
- MajorEmissions not tested Unable to hold a continuous rev (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Unable to switch fog lamp off (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,202 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 38,202 miles
- Test number
- 733550992515
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass35,325 miles (+1,280)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 35,325 miles
- Test number
- 808175444089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,045 miles (+1,775)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 34,045 miles
- Test number
- 680068872047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,270 miles (+1,409)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 32,270 miles
- Test number
- 948289621825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,861 miles (+687)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 30,861 miles
- Test number
- 671452833302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 30,174 miles
- Test number
- 772901470423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,172 miles (+3,288)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,172 miles
- Test number
- 608381791997
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Fail26,884 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,884 miles
- Test number
- 125741004363
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront wipers starting to smear
Pass26,884 miles (+4,237)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 26,884 miles
- Test number
- 569691704351
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront wipers starting to smear
Pass22,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 22,647 miles
- Test number
- 987171203372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,643 miles (+3,500)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,643 miles
- Test number
- 699911403323
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass19,143 miles (+2,318)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 19,143 miles
- Test number
- 999758392234
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteO/S Inner drive shaft c.v gaiter slightly leaking.
Pass16,825 miles (+1,918)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 16,825 miles
- Test number
- 447099091292
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSteering rack fiuid pipe slight seep.
- NoteNearside front tyre has nail.
Pass14,907 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 14,907 miles
- Test number
- 302910000339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,904 miles (+4,033)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,904 miles
- Test number
- 743809190223
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Pass10,871 miles (+1,913)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 10,871 miles
- Test number
- 734633379201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,958 miles (+1,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 8,958 miles
- Test number
- 364344478492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass7,440 miles (-11,020)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 7,440 miles
- Test number
- 343814977233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 18,460 miles
- Test number
- 183992376282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 VDZ
- Does LR53 VDZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 VDZ expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 VDZ?
- The MOT on LR53 VDZ expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 VDZ done?
- LR53 VDZ was recorded at 61,939 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 2,408 miles a year.
- Has LR53 VDZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 VDZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 VDZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR53 VDZ find?
- LR53 VDZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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