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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 ENLMOT history

LS53 ENL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 192,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LS53 ENL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
192,709 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ENL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ENL was last recorded at 192,709 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 9,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,062 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,647 miles
Average per year
7,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,709 miles
  • 2024 – 183,062 miles
  • 2023 – 175,731 miles
  • 2022 – 168,519 miles
  • 2021 – 163,138 miles
  • 2020 – 158,739 miles
  • 2019 – 155,992 miles
  • 2018 – 150,765 miles
  • 2017 – 145,120 miles
  • 2016 – 141,486 miles
  • 2015 – 130,149 miles
  • 2014 – 119,453 miles
  • 2013 – 109,088 miles
  • 2012 – 104,597 miles
  • 2011 – 93,547 miles
  • 2010 – 83,359 miles
  • 2009 – 77,412 miles
  • 2008 – 63,166 miles
  • 2007 – 52,095 miles
  • 2006 – 51,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,709 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,709 miles (+9,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    192,709 miles
    Test number
    549964498765
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass183,062 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,062 miles
    Test number
    554645852314
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail183,062 miles (+7,331)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,062 miles
    Test number
    167178673914
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass175,731 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    175,731 miles
    Test number
    659951605077
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail175,697 miles (+7,178)2 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,697 miles
    Test number
    978518466020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass168,519 miles (+5,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    393797581655
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass163,138 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    163,138 miles
    Test number
    201846815201
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail163,138 miles (+4,399)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,138 miles
    Test number
    876167698051
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass158,739 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,739 miles
    Test number
    754808893840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail158,738 miles (+2,746)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,738 miles
    Test number
    463770673203
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass155,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    155,992 miles
    Test number
    727699483795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,992 miles (+5,227)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,992 miles
    Test number
    616625798439
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass150,765 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    150,765 miles
    Test number
    586579963558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,120 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,120 miles
    Test number
    129695917883
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass141,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,486 miles
    Test number
    719458114259
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail141,486 miles (+11,337)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,486 miles
    Test number
    489290953382
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass130,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,149 miles
    Test number
    877117595011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  18. Fail130,145 miles (+10,692)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,145 miles
    Test number
    696897395082
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  19. Pass119,453 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,453 miles
    Test number
    638294954132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,452 miles (+10,364)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,452 miles
    Test number
    348883654102
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass109,088 miles (+4,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,088 miles
    Test number
    786521933103
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass104,597 miles (+11,050)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    666372502117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,547 miles (+10,188)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,547 miles
    Test number
    999060521119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf wiper is juddery

  24. Pass83,359 miles (+5,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    112248020109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass77,412 miles (+14,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,412 miles
    Test number
    430904919119
    • NoteNail in passenger side rear tyre

  26. Pass63,166 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    730109028192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,215 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    531073248045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,095 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,095 miles
    Test number
    922338247015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    270631696264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ENL

Does LS53 ENL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ENL expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ENL?
The MOT on LS53 ENL expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ENL done?
LS53 ENL was recorded at 192,709 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 7,674 miles a year.
Has LS53 ENL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ENL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 ENL 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 ENL find?
LS53 ENL passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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