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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 JFEMOT history

LS53 JFE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

LS53 JFE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
153,836 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JFE was last recorded at 153,836 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 4,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2023: 149,803 miles, lower than 149,843 miles on 25 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,803 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,033 miles
Average per year
6,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,836 miles
  • 2023 – 149,803 miles
  • 2022 – 146,003 miles
  • 2021 – 142,241 miles
  • 2020 – 138,260 miles
  • 2019 – 133,185 miles
  • 2018 – 129,581 miles
  • 2017 – 125,846 miles
  • 2016 – 120,540 miles
  • 2015 – 115,490 miles
  • 2014 – 110,724 miles
  • 2013 – 102,770 miles
  • 2012 – 91,781 miles
  • 2011 – 84,636 miles
  • 2010 – 75,904 miles
  • 2009 – 64,708 miles
  • 2008 – 54,362 miles
  • 2007 – 41,666 miles
  • 2006 – 30,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,836 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,836 miles
    Test number
    533540202169
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,834 miles (+4,031)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,834 miles
    Test number
    481651860177
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,803 miles (-40)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,803 miles
    Test number
    298666457737
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,843 miles (+3,840)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,843 miles
    Test number
    728754500217
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,003 miles (+3,762)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,003 miles
    Test number
    902805678577
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,241 miles (+3,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,241 miles
    Test number
    855437451053
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,260 miles
    Test number
    533831573970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,260 miles (+5,075)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,260 miles
    Test number
    729203044810
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass133,185 miles (+3,604)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,185 miles
    Test number
    430855732492
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,581 miles (+3,735)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,581 miles
    Test number
    765223696392
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass125,846 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,846 miles
    Test number
    742398714902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,540 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,540 miles
    Test number
    108046290066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,490 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,490 miles
    Test number
    794944674453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,724 miles (+7,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,724 miles
    Test number
    286531404331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass102,770 miles (+10,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    757361093218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,781 miles
    Test number
    495366092208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,781 miles (+7,145)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,781 miles
    Test number
    599896992219
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Fail84,636 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    145621191299
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass84,636 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    478471291258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    613169690250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,904 miles (+11,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    123719990269
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass64,708 miles (+10,346)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    952205399239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    512121498256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,362 miles (+12,696)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    374881598298
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass41,666 miles (+10,964)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,666 miles
    Test number
    884927697242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,702 miles
    Test number
    710507296276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JFE

Does LS53 JFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 JFE expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JFE?
The MOT on LS53 JFE expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 JFE done?
LS53 JFE was recorded at 153,836 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 6,843 miles a year.
Has LS53 JFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JFE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 JFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 JFE find?
LS53 JFE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 4 more.

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