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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 NJFMOT history

LS53 NJF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

LS53 NJF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
140,956 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NJF was last recorded at 140,956 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,956 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,956 miles
  • 2021 – 131,835 miles
  • 2020 – 125,286 miles
  • 2019 – 119,162 miles
  • 2018 – 106,284 miles
  • 2017 – 92,698 miles
  • 2016 – 75,263 miles
  • 2014 – 57,162 miles
  • 2013 – 54,962 miles
  • 2012 – 53,051 miles
  • 2011 – 50,291 miles
  • 2010 – 45,190 miles
  • 2009 – 39,685 miles
  • 2008 – 33,575 miles
  • 2007 – 26,513 miles
  • 2006 – 20,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,956 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    379248430365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,956 miles (+9,121)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    759687156419
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

  3. Pass131,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,835 miles
    Test number
    988517579070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail131,835 miles (+6,549)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,835 miles
    Test number
    505479883393
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,286 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,286 miles
    Test number
    441393360199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail125,284 miles (+6,122)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,284 miles
    Test number
    901396540290
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass119,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,162 miles
    Test number
    237027899067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,162 miles (+12,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,162 miles
    Test number
    384617566282
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,284 miles (+13,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    518441529810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc corroding

  10. Pass92,698 miles (+17,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    689866235528
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass75,263 miles (+18,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    334088982245
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both ends of steering rack.

  12. Pass57,162 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    515737594253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,962 miles (+1,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    866311003354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass53,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    728754402373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,051 miles (+2,760)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    615804202352
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass50,291 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    765107991272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,190 miles (+5,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,190 miles
    Test number
    231888980232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  18. Pass39,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,685 miles
    Test number
    173669499295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,685 miles (+6,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,685 miles
    Test number
    384726399227
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    354039798277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,575 miles (+7,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    412989898217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass26,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    852705087244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,513 miles (+6,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    623105587216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass20,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,148 miles
    Test number
    640076486203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NJF

Does LS53 NJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NJF expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NJF?
The MOT on LS53 NJF expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NJF done?
LS53 NJF was recorded at 140,956 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 7,561 miles a year.
Has LS53 NJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NJF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 NJF 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 NJF find?
LS53 NJF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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