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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 NHLMOT history

LS53 NHL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2022.

LS53 NHL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2023
Mileage
88,976 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NHL was last recorded at 88,976 miles on 8 Oct 2022, 2,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,191 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,785 miles
Average per year
3,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,976 miles
  • 2021 – 86,191 miles
  • 2020 – 83,366 miles
  • 2019 – 79,871 miles
  • 2018 – 77,155 miles
  • 2017 – 74,330 miles
  • 2016 – 71,696 miles
  • 2015 – 69,160 miles
  • 2014 – 64,542 miles
  • 2013 – 59,740 miles
  • 2012 – 56,358 miles
  • 2010 – 50,959 miles
  • 2009 – 45,263 miles
  • 2008 – 40,010 miles
  • 2007 – 34,726 miles
  • 2006 – 29,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,976 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,976 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,976 miles
    Test number
    854250875259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    974040218504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,191 miles (+2,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    896518566309
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass83,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,366 miles
    Test number
    295815248891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,366 miles (+3,495)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,366 miles
    Test number
    460311576379
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass79,871 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    989853474803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,869 miles (+2,714)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,869 miles
    Test number
    183126433861
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  8. Pass77,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    326683259619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,155 miles (+2,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    739553029795
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  10. Pass74,330 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,330 miles
    Test number
    514986399682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,696 miles
    Test number
    652420887761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,696 miles (+79)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,696 miles
    Test number
    248546548792
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  13. Fail71,617 miles (+2,457)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    544816596095
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 ARE WORN 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  14. Pass69,160 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,160 miles
    Test number
    277949015172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,542 miles (+4,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    437899214104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass59,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    205143513413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,740 miles (+3,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    848393913174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass56,358 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    165545912152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,959 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    241020340323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,263 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    953037539356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,010 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    923375728361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,726 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,726 miles
    Test number
    602216227363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,003 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,003 miles
    Test number
    263990996263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass29,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,003 miles
    Test number
    691140196261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NHL

Does LS53 NHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NHL expired on 8 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NHL?
The MOT on LS53 NHL expired on 8 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NHL done?
LS53 NHL was recorded at 88,976 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2022, an average of 3,754 miles a year.
Has LS53 NHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NHL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 NHL 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 NHL find?
LS53 NHL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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