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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 EAYMOT history

LS53 EAY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LS53 EAY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,589 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EAY
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
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EAY was last recorded at 109,589 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,359 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
4,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,589 miles
  • 2025 – 102,174 miles
  • 2024 – 98,039 miles
  • 2023 – 90,971 miles
  • 2022 – 85,788 miles
  • 2021 – 83,149 miles
  • 2020 – 79,904 miles
  • 2018 – 75,890 miles
  • 2017 – 73,057 miles
  • 2016 – 68,207 miles
  • 2015 – 61,559 miles
  • 2014 – 50,051 miles
  • 2013 – 41,679 miles
  • 2011 – 39,147 miles
  • 2010 – 38,646 miles
  • 2009 – 33,241 miles
  • 2008 – 27,904 miles
  • 2007 – 21,663 miles
  • 2006 – 15,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,589 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,589 miles (+230)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,589 miles
    Test number
    223612043944
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail109,359 miles (+7,185)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,359 miles
    Test number
    472820447907
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,174 miles (+4,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,174 miles
    Test number
    958358533360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged housing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass98,039 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    295351326398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,971 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    899385775797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,788 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,788 miles
    Test number
    889480239133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,149 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    813006141620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,904 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,904 miles
    Test number
    533519543723
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail79,901 miles (+4,011)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,901 miles
    Test number
    845396041512
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass75,890 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,890 miles
    Test number
    151754844418
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail75,888 miles (+2,831)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    114521742511
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass73,057 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,057 miles
    Test number
    768756249363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,040 miles (+4,833)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    357122385044
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass68,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    821456998619
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail68,186 miles (+6,627)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,186 miles
    Test number
    645635503612
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass61,559 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    489812625212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,483 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    476747685127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,694 miles (+10,643)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,694 miles
    Test number
    499521825168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,051 miles (+8,372)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    898254134130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,679 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    405287283041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,147 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    828243581232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,646 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    830026200331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    252843499226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail33,241 miles (+5,337)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    820263199288
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass27,904 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,904 miles
    Test number
    981836298286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,663 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,663 miles
    Test number
    313370877469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,823 miles
    Test number
    144909876215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EAY

Does LS53 EAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EAY is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EAY?
The MOT on LS53 EAY is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EAY done?
LS53 EAY was recorded at 109,589 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
Has LS53 EAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EAY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 EAY 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 LS53 EAY find?
LS53 EAY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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