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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LS53 ECAMOT history

LS53 ECA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS53 ECA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,574 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ECA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ECA was last recorded at 89,574 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,566 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,574 miles
  • 2024 – 85,805 miles
  • 2023 – 80,882 miles
  • 2022 – 76,824 miles
  • 2021 – 74,302 miles
  • 2020 – 71,748 miles
  • 2019 – 66,128 miles
  • 2018 – 57,762 miles
  • 2017 – 50,965 miles
  • 2016 – 45,857 miles
  • 2015 – 38,939 miles
  • 2014 – 30,695 miles
  • 2013 – 23,001 miles
  • 2012 – 21,750 miles
  • 2011 – 20,190 miles
  • 2010 – 17,985 miles
  • 2009 – 15,470 miles
  • 2008 – 12,515 miles
  • 2007 – 9,207 miles
  • 2006 – 5,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,574 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,574 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,574 miles
    Test number
    717936979648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail89,566 miles (+3,761)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,566 miles
    Test number
    914926776050
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass85,805 miles (+4,923)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    735703984916
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass80,882 miles (+4,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    901251154211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,824 miles (+2,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    637981052816
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint clamps corroded and starting to fail (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass74,302 miles (+2,554)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    134904419218
    • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass defective/housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass71,748 miles (+5,620)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,748 miles
    Test number
    805876143453
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Thorn in side wall (5.2.3 (l))

  8. Pass66,128 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,128 miles
    Test number
    241095871616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,762 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,762 miles
    Test number
    432430998833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,965 miles (+5,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    415708474592
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very low

  11. Pass45,857 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,857 miles
    Test number
    580709982738
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  12. Pass38,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,939 miles
    Test number
    319878745169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,939 miles (+8,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,939 miles
    Test number
    497228045117
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass30,695 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,695 miles
    Test number
    317034454111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,001 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,001 miles
    Test number
    635098463123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,750 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,750 miles
    Test number
    406520092240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,190 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,190 miles
    Test number
    416690991256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,985 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,985 miles
    Test number
    120053390229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,470 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,470 miles
    Test number
    362295799455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,515 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,515 miles
    Test number
    230687998211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,492 miles (+3,285)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,492 miles
    Test number
    354686298263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass9,207 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,207 miles
    Test number
    120111797214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    5,530 miles
    Test number
    273790596206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ECA

Does LS53 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 ECA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ECA?
The MOT on LS53 ECA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 ECA done?
LS53 ECA was recorded at 89,574 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has LS53 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ECA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 ECA 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 ECA find?
LS53 ECA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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