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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 JBVMOT history

LS53 JBV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

LS53 JBV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
71,438 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JBV
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
7 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JBV was last recorded at 71,438 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 8,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,898 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,540 miles
Average per year
3,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,438 miles
  • 2022 – 62,898 miles
  • 2021 – 62,664 miles
  • 2020 – 58,123 miles
  • 2019 – 50,570 miles
  • 2018 – 43,451 miles
  • 2017 – 36,995 miles
  • 2016 – 30,162 miles
  • 2015 – 27,261 miles
  • 2013 – 24,906 miles
  • 2012 – 23,867 miles
  • 2010 – 23,108 miles
  • 2009 – 22,395 miles
  • 2008 – 21,518 miles
  • 2007 – 20,208 miles
  • 2006 – 17,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,438 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,438 miles (+8,540)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    273409332056
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,898 miles (+234)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,898 miles
    Test number
    256082196746
    • AdvisoryExhaust end box outer-case is broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass62,664 miles (+4,541)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    103041802995
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer exhaust box casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,123 miles (+23)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,123 miles
    Test number
    402667814279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer case corroded.

  5. Fail58,100 miles (+7,530)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    916688286813
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer case corroded.

  6. Pass50,570 miles (+7,119)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    122147825963
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers outer case corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer case poor condition

  7. Pass43,451 miles (+6,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    874137159847
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass36,995 miles (+6,833)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,995 miles
    Test number
    935976142138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass30,162 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    556892424029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,261 miles
    Test number
    526563335163
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail27,261 miles (+1,630)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,261 miles
    Test number
    198673435149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass25,631 miles (+725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,631 miles
    Test number
    557677905034
    • 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)

  13. Pass24,906 miles (+410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,906 miles
    Test number
    869454453349
    • NoteFront tyres getting low ,especially on inner and outer

  14. Pass24,496 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,496 miles
    Test number
    867807803074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,867 miles (+759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,867 miles
    Test number
    139634402437
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail23,108 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,108 miles
    Test number
    792246220385
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,108 miles (+713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,108 miles
    Test number
    810206220397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass22,395 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    954304139316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,518 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,518 miles
    Test number
    144841658353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,208 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,208 miles
    Test number
    132614427396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,940 miles
    Test number
    560861436302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JBV

Does LS53 JBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 JBV expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JBV?
The MOT on LS53 JBV expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 JBV done?
LS53 JBV was recorded at 71,438 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 3,196 miles a year.
Has LS53 JBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JBV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 JBV 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 JBV find?
LS53 JBV passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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