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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 EBKMOT history

LS53 EBK is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

LS53 EBK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
144,282 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EBK was last recorded at 144,282 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 7,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,318 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7,964 miles
Average per year
6,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,282 miles
  • 2023 – 136,318 miles
  • 2022 – 130,318 miles
  • 2021 – 124,985 miles
  • 2020 – 121,517 miles
  • 2019 – 118,671 miles
  • 2018 – 111,880 miles
  • 2017 – 105,231 miles
  • 2016 – 95,939 miles
  • 2015 – 89,343 miles
  • 2014 – 80,963 miles
  • 2013 – 71,355 miles
  • 2012 – 62,377 miles
  • 2011 – 52,923 miles
  • 2010 – 43,384 miles
  • 2009 – 37,909 miles
  • 2008 – 31,593 miles
  • 2007 – 26,749 miles
  • 2006 – 22,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,282 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front head lamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,282 miles (+7,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,282 miles
    Test number
    592182902446
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,318 miles
    Test number
    700112051687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail136,318 miles (+6,000)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,318 miles
    Test number
    599054267993
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,318 miles
    Test number
    589618676871
    • Advisory2 x front top strut mounts showing wear
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail130,318 miles (+5,333)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,318 miles
    Test number
    461692441676
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory2 x front top strut mounts showing wear
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,985 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    925810623008
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryLift in 2 x top suspension mounts
    • AdvisorySuspension and brake components showing corrosion

  7. Fail124,985 miles (+3,468)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    322861523442
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryLift in 2 x top suspension mounts
    • AdvisorySuspension and brake components showing corrosion

  8. Pass121,517 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,517 miles
    Test number
    325057073620
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail121,516 miles (+2,845)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,516 miles
    Test number
    991672521303
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,671 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,671 miles
    Test number
    462753728536
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail118,671 miles (+6,791)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,671 miles
    Test number
    960811501784
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass111,880 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,880 miles
    Test number
    644480384553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp cracked

  13. Fail111,842 miles (+6,611)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    273905123886
    • MajorNearside Exhaust silencer insecure rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp cracked

  14. Pass105,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    827489930381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail105,231 miles (+9,292)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    201444817164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass95,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,939 miles
    Test number
    733206458572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,939 miles (+6,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,939 miles
    Test number
    638628168206
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst section (7.1.2)

  18. Pass89,343 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    448778931715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,963 miles (+9,608)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,963 miles
    Test number
    375849004312
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass71,355 miles (+8,978)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,355 miles
    Test number
    507540283262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass62,377 miles (+9,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,377 miles
    Test number
    316720792485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,923 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    397301771202
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear wiper blade defective

  23. Fail52,923 miles (+9,539)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    799891571213
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear wiper blade defective

  24. Pass43,384 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    870578670240
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Fail43,384 miles (+5,475)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    213178470267
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass37,909 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,909 miles
    Test number
    773550489211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,593 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,593 miles
    Test number
    563410288210
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail31,593 miles (+4,844)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,593 miles
    Test number
    184740388274
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass26,749 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,749 miles
    Test number
    443979787226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    341672286414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EBK

Does LS53 EBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EBK expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EBK?
The MOT on LS53 EBK expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EBK done?
LS53 EBK was recorded at 144,282 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 6,716 miles a year.
Has LS53 EBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EBK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 EBK 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 EBK find?
LS53 EBK passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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