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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 JDXMOT history

LS53 JDX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 246,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS53 JDX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
246,092 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JDX was last recorded at 246,092 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,573 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,519 miles
Average per year
9,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,092 miles
  • 2025 – 241,573 miles
  • 2024 – 235,797 miles
  • 2023 – 224,190 miles
  • 2022 – 215,802 miles
  • 2021 – 207,046 miles
  • 2020 – 198,006 miles
  • 2019 – 190,543 miles
  • 2018 – 184,299 miles
  • 2017 – 178,087 miles
  • 2016 – 174,906 miles
  • 2015 – 166,840 miles
  • 2014 – 157,427 miles
  • 2013 – 148,051 miles
  • 2012 – 139,625 miles
  • 2011 – 132,025 miles
  • 2010 – 125,114 miles
  • 2009 – 117,692 miles
  • 2008 – 99,767 miles
  • 2007 – 76,474 miles
  • 2006 – 48,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,092 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to sill panel not within a prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,092 miles (+4,519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    246,092 miles
    Test number
    319781815393
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to sill panel not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass241,573 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    241,573 miles
    Test number
    875426921750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail241,547 miles (+5,750)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,547 miles
    Test number
    437328821828
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass235,797 miles (+11,607)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    235,797 miles
    Test number
    498443805797
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass224,190 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    224,190 miles
    Test number
    573287521521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass215,802 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    215,802 miles
    Test number
    103768182484
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail215,802 miles (+8,756)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,802 miles
    Test number
    672848443040
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass207,046 miles (+9,040)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    207,046 miles
    Test number
    465713608288
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass198,006 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    198,006 miles
    Test number
    121270163865
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on tyre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  10. Fail197,998 miles (+7,455)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,998 miles
    Test number
    420589955850
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on tyre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  11. Pass190,543 miles (+6,244)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    190,543 miles
    Test number
    759261607135
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass184,299 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    184,299 miles
    Test number
    426900452099
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to nearside rear brake hose brake pipe slightly corroded

  13. Fail184,226 miles (+6,139)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,226 miles
    Test number
    512362020632
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to nearside rear brake hose brake pipe slightly corroded

  14. Pass178,087 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    178,087 miles
    Test number
    451673905015
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes at cat exit (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corrosion /wear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront eml light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront whole front end has severe corrosion arms/springs shocks ect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper split

  15. Fail178,087 miles (+3,181)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,087 miles
    Test number
    503788648034
    • FailureFront Battery insecure has no retaining clamp (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes at cat exit (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corrosion /wear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront eml light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront whole front end has severe corrosion arms/springs shocks ect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper split

  16. Pass174,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    174,906 miles
    Test number
    674143811524
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCracked windscreen but not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryEml on

  17. Fail174,906 miles (+8,066)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,906 miles
    Test number
    159639250716
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCracked windscreen but not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryEml on

  18. Pass166,840 miles (+9,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    166,840 miles
    Test number
    281986705453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc rusty
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

  19. Pass157,427 miles (+9,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    157,427 miles
    Test number
    508356654297
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass148,051 miles (+8,426)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,051 miles
    Test number
    427657353240
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cut to tread area less than permitted limit

  21. Pass139,625 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    139,625 miles
    Test number
    877195352263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass132,025 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    132,025 miles
    Test number
    808378951207
    • NoteO/S/F outer CV gaiter has perforation and is losing CV grease
    • NoteFront lower wishbone inner rear bushes beginning to wear

  23. Fail132,025 miles (+6,911)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,025 miles
    Test number
    835688951265
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/S/F outer CV gaiter has perforation and is losing CV grease
    • NoteFront lower wishbone inner rear bushes beginning to wear

  24. Pass125,114 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    125,114 miles
    Test number
    453345660237
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  25. Fail125,114 miles (+7,422)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,114 miles
    Test number
    403945560211
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  26. Pass117,692 miles (+17,925)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    117,692 miles
    Test number
    342919069201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass99,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,767 miles
    Test number
    292617068247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail99,767 miles (+23,293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,767 miles
    Test number
    542797268264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass76,474 miles (+27,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,474 miles
    Test number
    921124577246
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass48,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,872 miles
    Test number
    954622286268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JDX

Does LS53 JDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 JDX is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JDX?
The MOT on LS53 JDX is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 JDX done?
LS53 JDX was recorded at 246,092 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 9,872 miles a year.
Has LS53 JDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JDX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 JDX 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 JDX find?
LS53 JDX passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front corrosion to sill panel not within a prescribed area; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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