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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 HPOMOT history

LS53 HPO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

LS53 HPO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,427 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HPO was last recorded at 127,427 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 10,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,899 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10,528 miles
Average per year
7,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,427 miles
  • 2021 – 116,899 miles
  • 2020 – 109,432 miles
  • 2019 – 97,005 miles
  • 2018 – 87,176 miles
  • 2017 – 76,884 miles
  • 2016 – 64,741 miles
  • 2015 – 59,144 miles
  • 2014 – 56,885 miles
  • 2013 – 49,061 miles
  • 2012 – 41,706 miles
  • 2011 – 36,679 miles
  • 2010 – 31,384 miles
  • 2009 – 26,020 miles
  • 2008 – 20,679 miles
  • 2007 – 16,183 miles
  • 2006 – 12,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,427 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Both front lower rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front seat do not fold forward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake discs deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake pads starting to get low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,427 miles (+10,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,427 miles
    Test number
    178913880339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass116,899 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,899 miles
    Test number
    239825164604
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear wishbone bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat do not fold forward
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Fail116,899 miles (+7,467)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,899 miles
    Test number
    406355040247
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear wishbone bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat do not fold forward
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass109,432 miles (+12,427)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    157362441995
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear wishbone bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge + 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorated + look to of got hot
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look to be starting to get low
    • AdvisorySlight bind on both rear brakes but able to check wheel bearings time of test
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass97,005 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,005 miles
    Test number
    234746275260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  6. Fail97,005 miles (+9,829)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,005 miles
    Test number
    417830899740
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge (195/65/15)
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  7. Pass87,176 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,176 miles
    Test number
    996288505750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail87,176 miles (+10,292)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,176 miles
    Test number
    690903905065
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass76,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,884 miles
    Test number
    789485740716
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front floor to sill
    • AdvisorySlight uneven tread wear nearside rear
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail76,884 miles (+12,143)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,884 miles
    Test number
    290999483863
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front floor to sill
    • AdvisorySlight uneven tread wear nearside rear
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass64,741 miles (+5,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    681352013681
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat dose'nt fold forwards
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop in-op
    • AdvisoryPlay in Both front lower rear wishbone bushes

  12. Pass59,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    286060445418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,144 miles (+2,259)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    599150445121
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Pass56,885 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    898131754323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    799762253352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail49,061 miles (+7,355)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    519592053368
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    267153132387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,706 miles (+5,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    177033932373
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass36,679 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    475178941475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,384 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    250842640375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,020 miles (+5,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    923310539326
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,679 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,679 miles
    Test number
    791953928377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,183 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,183 miles
    Test number
    314535047352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,110 miles (+3,163)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,110 miles
    Test number
    173041247311
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  25. Pass12,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,947 miles
    Test number
    351282056325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HPO

Does LS53 HPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HPO expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HPO?
The MOT on LS53 HPO expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HPO done?
LS53 HPO was recorded at 127,427 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 7,194 miles a year.
Has LS53 HPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HPO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 HPO 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 HPO find?
LS53 HPO passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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