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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LS53 FSNMOT history

LS53 FSN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

LS53 FSN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
115,553 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 FSN was last recorded at 115,553 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 4,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,842 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,711 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,553 miles
  • 2022 – 110,842 miles
  • 2021 – 105,298 miles
  • 2020 – 101,072 miles
  • 2019 – 98,419 miles
  • 2018 – 94,924 miles
  • 2017 – 90,116 miles
  • 2016 – 85,171 miles
  • 2015 – 77,210 miles
  • 2014 – 74,078 miles
  • 2013 – 70,932 miles
  • 2012 – 67,445 miles
  • 2011 – 63,326 miles
  • 2010 – 59,324 miles
  • 2009 – 54,599 miles
  • 2008 – 49,967 miles
  • 2007 – 45,122 miles
  • 2006 – 36,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,553 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,553 miles (+4,711)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,553 miles
    Test number
    747198326447
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,842 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    888374159960
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,842 miles (+5,544)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    229227315656
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,298 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,298 miles
    Test number
    792322828195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail105,277 miles (+4,205)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,277 miles
    Test number
    120612966810
    • 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 pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,072 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    884014218178
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components corroding

  7. Fail101,072 miles (+2,653)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    921956514411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components corroding

  8. Pass98,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    197798044351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,419 miles (+3,495)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    490382558619
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass94,924 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,924 miles
    Test number
    749027182631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,116 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,116 miles
    Test number
    245312006913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,171 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,171 miles
    Test number
    968443059026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,052 miles (+7,842)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    622185242558
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass77,210 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    948087465834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    588739264275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,074 miles (+3,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    707349064220
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass70,932 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    357080783427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,445 miles (+4,119)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    396665372223
    • NoteExhaust rusty ,cat heat shield rattle/loose
    • NoteFront brake runout noticed on roller test

  19. Pass63,326 miles (+4,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,326 miles
    Test number
    528400471285
    • NoteNsr tyre perished and cut

  20. Pass59,324 miles (+4,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,324 miles
    Test number
    930744860276
    • 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)

  21. Pass54,599 miles (+4,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,599 miles
    Test number
    494478179249
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken

  22. Pass49,967 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,967 miles
    Test number
    750166078253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,122 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    903699187222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,007 miles
    Test number
    291608966229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 FSN

Does LS53 FSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 FSN expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FSN?
The MOT on LS53 FSN expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 FSN done?
LS53 FSN was recorded at 115,553 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has LS53 FSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FSN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 FSN 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 FSN find?
LS53 FSN failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 3 more.

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