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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 NHVMOT history

LS53 NHV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

LS53 NHV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
171,434 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NHV
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
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NHV was last recorded at 171,434 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,434 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 171,434 miles
  • 2020 – 151,446 miles
  • 2019 – 142,811 miles
  • 2018 – 133,286 miles
  • 2016 – 101,653 miles
  • 2015 – 90,139 miles
  • 2014 – 76,970 miles
  • 2013 – 66,832 miles
  • 2012 – 55,557 miles
  • 2011 – 52,709 miles
  • 2010 – 51,830 miles
  • 2009 – 47,432 miles
  • 2008 – 36,991 miles
  • 2007 – 28,394 miles
  • 2006 – 22,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,434 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel filter insecureRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,434 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,434 miles
    Test number
    300668263477
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure

  2. Fail171,434 miles (+9,599)1 dangerous4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,434 miles
    Test number
    896915188388
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure

  3. Pass161,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,835 miles
    Test number
    564936695498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,835 miles (+10,389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,835 miles
    Test number
    221432679310
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,446 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,446 miles
    Test number
    717708253468
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail151,446 miles (+8,635)6 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,446 miles
    Test number
    892564883818
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass142,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,811 miles
    Test number
    390531258965
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail142,810 miles (+9,524)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,810 miles
    Test number
    733804212716
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass133,286 miles (+31,633)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,286 miles
    Test number
    703558961378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass101,653 miles (+11,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,653 miles
    Test number
    385061321205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,139 miles (+13,169)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    295528425114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,970 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    727962544161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass76,970 miles (+10,138)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    966722044178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    256274033103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,832 miles (+11,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    709643633135
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass55,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    729309432126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,557 miles (+2,848)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    975269232131
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass52,709 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,709 miles
    Test number
    995560941101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,830 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,830 miles
    Test number
    351313600226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,432 miles (+10,441)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    120871499186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,991 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,991 miles
    Test number
    471410308246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,394 miles
    Test number
    411916387187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,394 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,394 miles
    Test number
    854656187103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,520 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    642948496246
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass22,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    684898696239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NHV

Does LS53 NHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NHV expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NHV?
The MOT on LS53 NHV expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NHV done?
LS53 NHV was recorded at 171,434 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 9,832 miles a year.
Has LS53 NHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NHV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 NHV 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 NHV find?
LS53 NHV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, and 4 more.

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