Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LS53 NHDMOT history
LS53 NHD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 115,322 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,093 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 NHD
- 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
- 17 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 NHD was last recorded at 115,322 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 15,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 99,374 miles · 14 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15,948 miles
- Average per year
- 5,093 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 115,322 miles
- 2023 – 99,374 miles
- 2022 – 93,590 miles
- 2021 – 92,814 miles
- 2020 – 91,366 miles
- 2019 – 89,204 miles
- 2018 – 85,494 miles
- 2017 – 82,854 miles
- 2016 – 78,579 miles
- 2015 – 74,888 miles
- 2014 – 70,749 miles
- 2013 – 67,848 miles
- 2012 – 65,231 miles
- 2011 – 62,911 miles
- 2010 – 59,696 miles
- 2009 – 54,865 miles
- 2008 – 47,278 miles
- 2007 – 35,701 miles
- 2006 – 23,680 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,322 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,322 miles (+15,948)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 115,322 miles
- Test number
- 544334005295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,374 miles (+5,784)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 99,374 miles
- Test number
- 649614782276
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,590 miles (+29)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 93,590 miles
- Test number
- 432929271476
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail93,561 miles (+747)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,561 miles
- Test number
- 832753981174
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,814 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 92,814 miles
- Test number
- 584318607448
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,366 miles (+2,162)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 91,366 miles
- Test number
- 793250287719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,204 miles (+3,710)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,204 miles
- Test number
- 807349502475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,494 miles (+2,640)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 85,494 miles
- Test number
- 676470586670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,854 miles (+4,275)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 82,854 miles
- Test number
- 428407809666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,579 miles (+3,691)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 78,579 miles
- Test number
- 997855399156
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement
Pass74,888 miles (+4,139)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 74,888 miles
- Test number
- 838231134483
- AdvisoryCracks on tyre walls
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail
Pass70,749 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 70,749 miles
- Test number
- 827106924335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail70,747 miles (+2,899)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,747 miles
- Test number
- 455256124343
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass67,848 miles (+2,617)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 67,848 miles
- Test number
- 967871743385
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll 4 tyre have cracks apparent on outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection
Pass65,231 miles (+2,320)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 65,231 miles
- Test number
- 219512522339
- NoteEngine mouting free playing
Fail62,911 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,911 miles
- Test number
- 298858121303
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass62,911 miles (+3,215)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 62,911 miles
- Test number
- 629818621304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,696 miles (+4,831)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 59,696 miles
- Test number
- 351807120304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,865 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 54,865 miles
- Test number
- 890063629328
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail54,860 miles (+7,582)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,860 miles
- Test number
- 854833229303
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,278 miles (+11,577)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 47,278 miles
- Test number
- 951019928338
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass35,701 miles (+12,021)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,701 miles
- Test number
- 833847847312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass23,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 23,680 miles
- Test number
- 932808446334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 NHD
- Does LS53 NHD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 NHD expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 NHD?
- The MOT on LS53 NHD expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 NHD done?
- LS53 NHD was recorded at 115,322 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 5,093 miles a year.
- Has LS53 NHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 NHD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS53 NHD 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 NHD find?
- LS53 NHD passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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