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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 NJJMOT history

LS53 NJJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

LS53 NJJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
88,211 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NJJ was last recorded at 88,211 miles on 16 May 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,154 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
4,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,211 miles
  • 2025 – 81,946 miles
  • 2024 – 71,621 miles
  • 2023 – 61,070 miles
  • 2022 – 54,698 miles
  • 2021 – 52,416 miles
  • 2020 – 50,475 miles
  • 2019 – 47,308 miles
  • 2018 – 44,533 miles
  • 2017 – 41,560 miles
  • 2016 – 38,489 miles
  • 2015 – 35,453 miles
  • 2014 – 31,829 miles
  • 2013 – 28,374 miles
  • 2012 – 24,776 miles
  • 2011 – 21,697 miles
  • 2010 – 18,577 miles
  • 2009 – 15,226 miles
  • 2008 – 12,099 miles
  • 2007 – 9,706 miles
  • 2006 – 7,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,211 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,211 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    815928303999
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail88,211 miles (+57)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    460595297513
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail88,154 miles (+6,208)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    367373883914
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both front& rear but exhaust pipe is secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass81,946 miles (+10,325)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,946 miles
    Test number
    689446018750
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places
  5. Pass71,621 miles (+10,551)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    444019021476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Deteriated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention :Edge/limit/perishing(195-65-15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass61,070 miles (+6,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    457553479759
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass54,698 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,698 miles
    Test number
    395782968027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,416 miles (+1,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,416 miles
    Test number
    369964053254
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass50,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    348353316596
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail50,475 miles (+3,167)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    845231502707
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass47,308 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    141678194799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    158675018359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,533 miles (+2,973)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    691158565167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  14. Pass41,560 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    894008896956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,489 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,489 miles
    Test number
    416345792418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,453 miles
    Test number
    314296150218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,453 miles (+3,624)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,453 miles
    Test number
    204448167400
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass31,829 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,829 miles
    Test number
    187035494276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    405515793209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,374 miles (+3,598)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    179170893247
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass24,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,776 miles
    Test number
    178913992227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,776 miles (+3,079)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,776 miles
    Test number
    467943492260
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass21,697 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,697 miles
    Test number
    776458081235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,577 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,577 miles
    Test number
    763574290250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,226 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,226 miles
    Test number
    832316699238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,099 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,099 miles
    Test number
    674698798228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,706 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,706 miles
    Test number
    904538197275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass7,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,655 miles
    Test number
    891718396257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NJJ

Does LS53 NJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 NJJ is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NJJ?
The MOT on LS53 NJJ is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 NJJ done?
LS53 NJJ was recorded at 88,211 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,119 miles a year.
Has LS53 NJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NJJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 NJJ 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 NJJ find?
LS53 NJJ passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective streaking effect; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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