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Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 ENJMOT history

LS53 ENJ is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LS53 ENJ beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
138,836 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ENJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ENJ was last recorded at 138,836 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,818 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,836 miles
  • 2024 – 135,453 miles
  • 2023 – 133,309 miles
  • 2022 – 129,628 miles
  • 2021 – 123,919 miles
  • 2020 – 115,943 miles
  • 2019 – 111,662 miles
  • 2018 – 105,876 miles
  • 2017 – 101,453 miles
  • 2016 – 95,027 miles
  • 2015 – 88,862 miles
  • 2014 – 80,471 miles
  • 2013 – 70,287 miles
  • 2012 – 60,492 miles
  • 2011 – 53,292 miles
  • 2010 – 44,488 miles
  • 2009 – 36,759 miles
  • 2008 – 30,693 miles
  • 2007 – 27,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,836 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,836 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,836 miles
    Test number
    619033155492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail138,818 miles (+3,365)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,818 miles
    Test number
    983192066350
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass135,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    347863553295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion on Rear of body sill

  4. Fail135,453 miles (+2,144)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    717010732666
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion on Rear of body sill

  5. Pass133,309 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,309 miles
    Test number
    345163041294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,628 miles (+5,709)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,628 miles
    Test number
    906775009751
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Outersills corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/r fog lamp lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass123,919 miles (+7,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,919 miles
    Test number
    970845812727
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end gaitors deteriating
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass115,943 miles (+4,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,943 miles
    Test number
    258407133306
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass111,662 miles (+5,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,662 miles
    Test number
    687619845130
    • AdvisoryN/s track rod end dust cover deteriating
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriating

  10. Pass105,876 miles (+4,423)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    761844294119
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass101,453 miles (+6,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,453 miles
    Test number
    151764726371
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre system mounts corroded

  12. Pass95,027 miles (+6,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    677540470819
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass88,862 miles (+8,391)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    307715415441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,471 miles
    Test number
    259800424219
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail80,471 miles (+10,184)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,471 miles
    Test number
    809750124200
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass70,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,287 miles
    Test number
    426829033207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail70,287 miles (+9,795)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,287 miles
    Test number
    109289033238
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,492 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    496724632252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    349739331288
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass53,292 miles (+8,804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    428699631219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,488 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    390589720441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,759 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,759 miles
    Test number
    744898739210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,693 miles (+3,167)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    923139138250
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2-4mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3-4mm 195/65 15
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  24. Pass27,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    893843547234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ENJ

Does LS53 ENJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ENJ expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ENJ?
The MOT on LS53 ENJ expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ENJ done?
LS53 ENJ was recorded at 138,836 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 6,174 miles a year.
Has LS53 ENJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ENJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 ENJ 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 ENJ find?
LS53 ENJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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