Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LS53 HZXMOT history
LS53 HZX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,324 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 May 2025
- Mileage
- 149,324 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 HZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 HZX was last recorded at 149,324 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 8,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Aug 2017: 31,061 miles, lower than 123,938 miles on 22 Aug 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,323 miles · 5 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,001 miles
- Average per year
- 6,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 149,324 miles
- 2023 – 141,323 miles
- 2022 – 137,476 miles
- 2021 – 132,354 miles
- 2020 – 131,630 miles
- 2019 – 130,947 miles
- 2018 – 128,377 miles
- 2017 – 31,061 miles
- 2016 – 123,938 miles
- 2015 – 120,760 miles
- 2014 – 110,315 miles
- 2013 – 106,089 miles
- 2012 – 104,126 miles
- 2011 – 95,224 miles
- 2010 – 84,686 miles
- 2009 – 73,052 miles
- 2008 – 60,106 miles
- 2007 – 52,033 miles
- 2006 – 36,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,324 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,324 miles (+8,001)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 149,324 miles
- Test number
- 366170197574
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,323 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 141,323 miles
- Test number
- 916106422869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,318 miles (+3,842)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,318 miles
- Test number
- 112266718570
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass137,476 miles (+5,122)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 137,476 miles
- Test number
- 219440717410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,354 miles (+724)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 132,354 miles
- Test number
- 153192402908
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
Pass131,630 miles (+683)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 131,630 miles
- Test number
- 555441023478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes showing cracks in rubbers front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to front have bubbled under coatings ,no leakage or excessive corrosion or weakness can can be seen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ns rear hand brake cable swollen casing although brake pivot still operates correctly when actuated (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes showing cracks in rubbers front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,947 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 130,947 miles
- Test number
- 618253303702
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Washer and wiper innop
Fail130,947 miles (+2,570)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,947 miles
- Test number
- 642002927671
- MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Washer and wiper innop
Pass128,377 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 128,377 miles
- Test number
- 235211747257
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack at n/s , not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail128,377 miles (+97,316)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,377 miles
- Test number
- 676756580811
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack at n/s , not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass31,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 31,061 miles
- Test number
- 489421802040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,061 miles (-92,877)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,061 miles
- Test number
- 691891276892
- Repaired at testFront Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Pass123,938 miles (+3,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 123,938 miles
- Test number
- 102372385311
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded but not snapped
Pass120,760 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 120,760 miles
- Test number
- 460424093778
- AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r brake grabbing slightly
- AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
Fail120,760 miles (+10,445)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,760 miles
- Test number
- 775030145244
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteN/s/r brake grabbing slightly
- NoteRear springs corroded
Pass110,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 110,315 miles
- Test number
- 315326944496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,315 miles (+4,226)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,315 miles
- Test number
- 636356744211
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass106,089 miles (+1,963)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 106,089 miles
- Test number
- 198762943287
- NoteSlight movement in exhaust silancer to intermidiate pipe, clamp notgripped fully
Pass104,126 miles (+8,902)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 104,126 miles
- Test number
- 118904852257
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
- NoteO/s/ headlamp brackets snapped but headlamp still secure
Pass95,224 miles (+10,538)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 95,224 miles
- Test number
- 505223271258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 84,686 miles
- Test number
- 453665900431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,686 miles (+11,634)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,686 miles
- Test number
- 124065600390
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass73,052 miles (+12,946)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 73,052 miles
- Test number
- 821455149342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,106 miles (+8,073)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 60,106 miles
- Test number
- 740484848391
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken,centre
- NoteFront reg plate cracked
- NoteN/S cill damaged
Fail52,033 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,033 miles
- Test number
- 232143257320
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront reg plate cracked
Pass52,033 miles (+15,597)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 52,033 miles
- Test number
- 541163257332
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront reg plate cracked
Pass36,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 36,436 miles
- Test number
- 772118836328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 HZX
- Does LS53 HZX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 HZX expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 HZX?
- The MOT on LS53 HZX expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 HZX done?
- LS53 HZX was recorded at 149,324 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
- Has LS53 HZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 HZX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS53 HZX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 HZX find?
- LS53 HZX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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