Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,324 cc
LS53 ECWMOT history
LS53 ECW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 80,846 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 ECW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 ECW was last recorded at 80,846 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jan 2019: 74,193 miles, lower than 89,793 miles on 16 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 80,842 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,846 miles
- 2024 – 75,388 miles
- 2020 – 75,261 miles
- 2019 – 74,193 miles
- 2018 – 89,793 miles
- 2017 – 63,901 miles
- 2016 – 57,100 miles
- 2015 – 52,359 miles
- 2014 – 45,399 miles
- 2013 – 40,170 miles
- 2012 – 34,483 miles
- 2011 – 29,286 miles
- 2010 – 24,279 miles
- 2009 – 19,230 miles
- 2008 – 15,117 miles
- 2007 – 9,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,846 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On Dash But Pads Wear Is OkRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,846 miles (+4)2 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 80,846 miles
- Test number
- 946621636454
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On Dash But Pads Wear Is Ok
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail80,842 miles (+5,454)4 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,842 miles
- Test number
- 422797755329
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring Insecure (1.6 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On Dash But Pads Wear Is Ok
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,388 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 75,388 miles
- Test number
- 348790809608
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail75,387 miles (+126)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,387 miles
- Test number
- 597334273500
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass75,261 miles (+1,068)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 75,261 miles
- Test number
- 379371734084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,193 miles (-15,600)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 74,193 miles
- Test number
- 134984682896
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in both front links
Pass89,793 miles (+25,892)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 89,793 miles
- Test number
- 849654995366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,901 miles (+6,801)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 63,901 miles
- Test number
- 951323046577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,100 miles (+4,741)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 57,100 miles
- Test number
- 876988330031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,359 miles (+6,960)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 52,359 miles
- Test number
- 828624115094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,399 miles (+5,229)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 45,399 miles
- Test number
- 988138814099
- NoteOsf roll bar bush slight play
Pass40,170 miles (+5,687)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 40,170 miles
- Test number
- 456888723034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,483 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 34,483 miles
- Test number
- 478036402031
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Fail34,483 miles (+5,197)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,483 miles
- Test number
- 985106702077
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Pass29,286 miles (+5,007)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 29,286 miles
- Test number
- 117217511479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,279 miles (+5,049)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 24,279 miles
- Test number
- 400982330078
- NoteFront brake pads low
Pass19,230 miles (+4,113)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 19,230 miles
- Test number
- 712032019023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,117 miles (+5,670)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 15,117 miles
- Test number
- 891590238052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,447 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 9,447 miles
- Test number
- 171745727418
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail9,447 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,447 miles
- Test number
- 391935727066
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LS53 ECW
- Does LS53 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 ECW is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 ECW?
- The MOT on LS53 ECW is valid until 22 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 ECW done?
- LS53 ECW was recorded at 80,846 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,759 miles a year.
- Has LS53 ECW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 ECW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 ECW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 ECW find?
- LS53 ECW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 16 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pad warning light on dash but pads wear is ok, and 15 more.
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