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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 EOVMOT history

LS53 EOV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LS53 EOV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,875 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EOV was last recorded at 87,875 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,481 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,394 miles
Average per year
3,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,875 miles
  • 2024 – 86,481 miles
  • 2023 – 83,893 miles
  • 2022 – 80,143 miles
  • 2021 – 75,586 miles
  • 2020 – 74,190 miles
  • 2019 – 65,681 miles
  • 2018 – 60,227 miles
  • 2017 – 56,461 miles
  • 2016 – 51,776 miles
  • 2015 – 47,461 miles
  • 2014 – 43,979 miles
  • 2013 – 41,244 miles
  • 2012 – 38,344 miles
  • 2011 – 34,923 miles
  • 2010 – 31,646 miles
  • 2009 – 28,928 miles
  • 2008 – 23,622 miles
  • 2007 – 19,838 miles
  • 2006 – 13,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,875 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,875 miles (+1,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    355014013260
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass86,481 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,481 miles
    Test number
    168072479309
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers operated by rear washer switch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,480 miles (+2,587)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    768965895265
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,893 miles (+3,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    149337777488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,143 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    131526515098
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,142 miles (+4,556)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    291141319863
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,586 miles (+1,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    436326105413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass74,190 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,190 miles
    Test number
    788954857209
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,187 miles (+8,506)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    409847772888
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,681 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,681 miles
    Test number
    969148001688
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,227 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,227 miles
    Test number
    142212322443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in offside side repeater

  12. Pass56,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,461 miles
    Test number
    892330473522
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail56,461 miles (+4,685)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,461 miles
    Test number
    625878670924
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass51,776 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    864641122280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,461 miles (+3,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,461 miles
    Test number
    462555277863
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror electric switch not working

  16. Pass43,979 miles (+2,735)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    206430184251
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCracks in offside front and offside rear tyres

  17. Pass41,244 miles (+2,900)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,244 miles
    Test number
    118504793255
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail38,344 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    259292282250
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass38,344 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    966162282208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,923 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,923 miles
    Test number
    379128081418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,831 miles (+3,185)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    296577881276
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass31,646 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    843212570284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,928 miles
    Test number
    281557989280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,928 miles (+5,306)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,928 miles
    Test number
    310066989237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass23,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,622 miles
    Test number
    110170298227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,662 miles (+3,824)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,662 miles
    Test number
    112340198227
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass19,838 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,838 miles
    Test number
    963069787221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,818 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,818 miles
    Test number
    824744796281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail13,773 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,773 miles
    Test number
    471840396235
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LS53 EOV

Does LS53 EOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EOV expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EOV?
The MOT on LS53 EOV expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EOV done?
LS53 EOV was recorded at 87,875 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,902 miles a year.
Has LS53 EOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EOV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 EOV 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 EOV find?
LS53 EOV passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides..

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