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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 JFJMOT history

LS53 JFJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 211,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LS53 JFJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
211,459 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JFJ
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
10 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JFJ was last recorded at 211,459 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 11,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,911 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11,548 miles
Average per year
11,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 211,459 miles
  • 2023 – 199,911 miles
  • 2022 – 184,655 miles
  • 2021 – 171,179 miles
  • 2020 – 156,109 miles
  • 2019 – 140,745 miles
  • 2018 – 128,990 miles
  • 2016 – 114,200 miles
  • 2015 – 102,023 miles
  • 2014 – 96,825 miles
  • 2013 – 80,288 miles
  • 2012 – 74,488 miles
  • 2011 – 64,127 miles
  • 2010 – 52,473 miles
  • 2009 – 40,113 miles
  • 2007 – 30,454 miles
  • 2006 – 19,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,459 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.

  • Rear brake discs surface rust.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Various brake pipes showing signs of surface rust.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,459 miles (+11,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    211,459 miles
    Test number
    561556660635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass199,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    199,911 miles
    Test number
    903109248819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail199,911 miles (+15,256)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,911 miles
    Test number
    229737593595
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  4. Pass184,655 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    184,655 miles
    Test number
    634673261817
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail184,655 miles (+13,476)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,655 miles
    Test number
    872101090590
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass171,179 miles (+15,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,179 miles
    Test number
    618670317959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass156,109 miles (+15,364)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,109 miles
    Test number
    330695257868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,745 miles (+11,755)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,745 miles
    Test number
    727136289063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,990 miles
    Test number
    890632324962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,990 miles (+14,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,990 miles
    Test number
    315675220043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass114,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    629622412101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,200 miles (+12,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    419583382870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,023 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,023 miles
    Test number
    873685539516
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs surface rust.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes showing signs of surface rust.

  14. Fail102,019 miles (+5,194)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,019 miles
    Test number
    379074840914
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs surface rust.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes showing signs of surface rust.

  15. Pass96,825 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,825 miles
    Test number
    447160554307
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail96,821 miles (+16,533)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,821 miles
    Test number
    425419444333
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  17. Pass80,288 miles (+5,800)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,288 miles
    Test number
    988020613245
    • NoteCrack in screen o/s
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Pass74,488 miles (+10,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    449479042302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,127 miles (+11,654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    447143151316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,473 miles (+4,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,473 miles
    Test number
    143549810324
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack

  21. Pass48,224 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    762979720081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,113 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    394592009089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,454 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    481727127458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,285 miles (+10,724)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,285 miles
    Test number
    421559117425
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass19,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,561 miles
    Test number
    374569586265
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS53 JFJ

Does LS53 JFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 JFJ expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JFJ?
The MOT on LS53 JFJ expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 JFJ done?
LS53 JFJ was recorded at 211,459 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 11,110 miles a year.
Has LS53 JFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JFJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 JFJ 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 JFJ find?
LS53 JFJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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