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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 HPPMOT history

LS53 HPP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

LS53 HPP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
148,420 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HPP was last recorded at 148,420 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 12,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,800 miles · 28 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
12,620 miles
Average per year
5,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,420 miles
  • 2023 – 135,800 miles
  • 2022 – 134,273 miles
  • 2021 – 133,630 miles
  • 2019 – 129,970 miles
  • 2017 – 129,105 miles
  • 2016 – 122,295 miles
  • 2015 – 114,649 miles
  • 2014 – 107,101 miles
  • 2013 – 97,853 miles
  • 2012 – 91,265 miles
  • 2011 – 84,314 miles
  • 2010 – 78,492 miles
  • 2009 – 71,225 miles
  • 2007 – 56,116 miles
  • 2006 – 44,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,420 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,420 miles (+12,620)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    148,420 miles
    Test number
    944547904282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,800 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,800 miles
    Test number
    682256244696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,273 miles (+643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,273 miles
    Test number
    940844398191
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass133,630 miles (+3,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,630 miles
    Test number
    312686110963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass129,970 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,970 miles
    Test number
    428346168231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,105 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,105 miles
    Test number
    379289005036
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. Fail129,104 miles (+6,809)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,104 miles
    Test number
    400399089675
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. Pass122,295 miles (+7,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,295 miles
    Test number
    271555081343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  9. Pass114,649 miles (+7,548)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,649 miles
    Test number
    327518615479
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge
  10. Pass107,101 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    667753914224
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavily corroded and one tail pipe missing
  11. Fail107,101 miles (+9,248)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    705003414293
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavily corroded and one tail pipe missing
  12. Pass97,853 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    308760313249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Fail97,853 miles (+6,588)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    705620713243
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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
  14. Fail91,265 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    357836112459
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  15. Pass91,265 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    568816512284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,314 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    975118101225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,492 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,492 miles
    Test number
    522493840232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    384223929408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,225 miles (+15,109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    440223529207
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass56,116 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    382237657438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    280343286079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HPP

Does LS53 HPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HPP expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HPP?
The MOT on LS53 HPP expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HPP done?
LS53 HPP was recorded at 148,420 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 5,380 miles a year.
Has LS53 HPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HPP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LS53 HPP 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 HPP find?
LS53 HPP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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