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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LS53 NHPMOT history

LS53 NHP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

LS53 NHP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
97,398 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NHP was last recorded at 97,398 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,085 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,398 miles
  • 2023 – 97,085 miles
  • 2022 – 96,157 miles
  • 2021 – 95,207 miles
  • 2020 – 90,159 miles
  • 2019 – 77,781 miles
  • 2018 – 73,677 miles
  • 2017 – 70,327 miles
  • 2016 – 56,880 miles
  • 2015 – 51,583 miles
  • 2014 – 50,437 miles
  • 2013 – 49,381 miles
  • 2012 – 46,572 miles
  • 2011 – 44,641 miles
  • 2010 – 42,278 miles
  • 2009 – 36,796 miles
  • 2008 – 29,611 miles
  • 2007 – 25,151 miles
  • 2006 – 20,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,398 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Condensation present on windows, drivers carpet is soaked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Oil underside of engine source hidden.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded on lower coils

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,398 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    682210236370
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,085 miles (+928)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,085 miles
    Test number
    343291237277
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,157 miles (+950)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    772274546875
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass95,207 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    558642168263
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation present on windows, drivers carpet is soaked.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil underside of engine source hidden. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail95,207 miles (+5,048)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    719490043885
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber is split and has leaked all grease out. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation present on windows, drivers carpet is soaked.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil underside of engine source hidden. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,159 miles (+12,378)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    151453848614
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted

  7. Pass77,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    278051198681
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,781 miles (+4,104)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    601365066076
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,677 miles (+3,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,677 miles
    Test number
    883014462743
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass70,327 miles (+13,447)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,327 miles
    Test number
    780783344123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,880 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,880 miles
    Test number
    644121771803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,583 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,583 miles
    Test number
    728153075075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,437 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,437 miles
    Test number
    677801884069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,381 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,381 miles
    Test number
    237036263424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,572 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,572 miles
    Test number
    495797942149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass44,641 miles (+2,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    257763171487
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass42,278 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,278 miles
    Test number
    944647150293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,796 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    724544869236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,611 miles (+4,460)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,611 miles
    Test number
    580633958232
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing.

  20. Pass25,151 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,151 miles
    Test number
    404748347276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    684084866299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,240 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    781004066277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS53 NHP

Does LS53 NHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NHP expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NHP?
The MOT on LS53 NHP expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NHP done?
LS53 NHP was recorded at 97,398 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has LS53 NHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NHP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 NHP 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 NHP find?
LS53 NHP passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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