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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 ENWMOT history

LS53 ENW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 270,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

LS53 ENW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
270,469 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
14,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ENW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ENW was last recorded at 270,469 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
270,466 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
14,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 270,469 miles
  • 2021 – 266,580 miles
  • 2020 – 262,330 miles
  • 2019 – 254,841 miles
  • 2018 – 245,845 miles
  • 2017 – 236,542 miles
  • 2016 – 227,548 miles
  • 2015 – 214,800 miles
  • 2014 – 205,366 miles
  • 2013 – 200,180 miles
  • 2012 – 175,276 miles
  • 2011 – 149,728 miles
  • 2010 – 124,415 miles
  • 2009 – 100,104 miles
  • 2008 – 73,035 miles
  • 2007 – 50,277 miles
  • 2006 – 38,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,469 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,469 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    270,469 miles
    Test number
    946252750178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail270,466 miles (+3,886)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,466 miles
    Test number
    350278143571
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass266,580 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    266,580 miles
    Test number
    954544823662
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail266,579 miles (+4,249)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,579 miles
    Test number
    200957931019
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass262,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    262,330 miles
    Test number
    728304652302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail262,330 miles (+7,489)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,330 miles
    Test number
    548234763268
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass254,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    254,841 miles
    Test number
    164280892679
    • 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))

  8. Fail254,841 miles (+8,996)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,841 miles
    Test number
    893928595460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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. Pass245,845 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    245,845 miles
    Test number
    358055247771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass236,542 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    236,542 miles
    Test number
    766877970296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail236,535 miles (+8,987)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,535 miles
    Test number
    547640316141
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass227,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    227,548 miles
    Test number
    244173815889
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail227,548 miles (+12,748)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,548 miles
    Test number
    701932515629
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass214,800 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    214,800 miles
    Test number
    968998445031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail214,800 miles (+9,434)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,800 miles
    Test number
    596878745041
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass205,366 miles (+5,186)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    205,366 miles
    Test number
    476245154015
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteAll discs corroded in surface rust

  17. Pass200,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    200,180 miles
    Test number
    855554773223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail200,178 miles (+24,902)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,178 miles
    Test number
    235544173262
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass175,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    175,276 miles
    Test number
    227356472262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail175,274 miles (+25,546)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,274 miles
    Test number
    907356872234
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass149,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    149,728 miles
    Test number
    726096271220
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail149,728 miles (+25,313)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,728 miles
    Test number
    128276771281
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass124,415 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,415 miles
    Test number
    733084970294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,413 miles (+24,309)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,413 miles
    Test number
    504491670286
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass100,104 miles (+27,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,104 miles
    Test number
    523215579263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,035 miles (+22,758)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,035 miles
    Test number
    740967678262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,277 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    332600547286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,664 miles
    Test number
    714176386292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ENW

Does LS53 ENW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ENW expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ENW?
The MOT on LS53 ENW expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ENW done?
LS53 ENW was recorded at 270,469 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 14,321 miles a year.
Has LS53 ENW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ENW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 ENW 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 ENW find?
LS53 ENW passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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