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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LS53 HPEMOT history

LS53 HPE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LS53 HPE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,995 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HPE was last recorded at 81,995 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,267 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,728 miles
Average per year
2,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,995 miles
  • 2025 – 79,267 miles
  • 2024 – 76,725 miles
  • 2023 – 74,518 miles
  • 2019 – 73,569 miles
  • 2018 – 68,143 miles
  • 2017 – 65,024 miles
  • 2016 – 61,395 miles
  • 2015 – 57,959 miles
  • 2014 – 54,700 miles
  • 2013 – 51,796 miles
  • 2012 – 48,942 miles
  • 2011 – 46,703 miles
  • 2010 – 43,136 miles
  • 2009 – 40,307 miles
  • 2008 – 34,921 miles
  • 2007 – 28,697 miles
  • 2006 – 25,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,995 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,995 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    889236534770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,267 miles (+2,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    888494527410
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass76,725 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    956367149756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,518 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,518 miles
    Test number
    203522210674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,569 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    441458637842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,143 miles
    Test number
    454864751680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,143 miles (+3,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,143 miles
    Test number
    844636852132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  8. Pass65,024 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    825730423035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,937 miles (+3,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,937 miles
    Test number
    895962263220
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  10. Pass61,395 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,395 miles
    Test number
    735796555415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,392 miles (+3,433)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    521690845040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass57,959 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    319562725118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass54,700 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,700 miles
    Test number
    287305714159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,796 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    529709203128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,942 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,942 miles
    Test number
    286224602109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,703 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,703 miles
    Test number
    966485401197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,136 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    154046500151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,307 miles (+5,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,307 miles
    Test number
    874377209142
    • 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)
  19. Pass34,921 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,921 miles
    Test number
    510744928165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,697 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,697 miles
    Test number
    732781837129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,888 miles
    Test number
    401082666454
    • 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)

Questions about LS53 HPE

Does LS53 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HPE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HPE?
The MOT on LS53 HPE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HPE done?
LS53 HPE was recorded at 81,995 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,867 miles a year.
Has LS53 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HPE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LS53 HPE 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 HPE find?
LS53 HPE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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