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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LS53 NKGMOT history

LS53 NKG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

LS53 NKG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
93,661 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NKG was last recorded at 93,661 miles on 1 May 2025, 7,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,277 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,384 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,661 miles
  • 2024 – 86,277 miles
  • 2021 – 78,460 miles
  • 2020 – 76,352 miles
  • 2019 – 72,629 miles
  • 2017 – 69,802 miles
  • 2016 – 66,060 miles
  • 2015 – 59,664 miles
  • 2014 – 57,338 miles
  • 2013 – 52,168 miles
  • 2012 – 45,778 miles
  • 2011 – 41,596 miles
  • 2010 – 37,596 miles
  • 2009 – 32,186 miles
  • 2008 – 27,951 miles
  • 2007 – 23,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,661 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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,661 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,661 miles
    Test number
    622065324846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,277 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,277 miles
    Test number
    711411525775
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,271 miles (+7,811)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    221189945351
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCar lowered at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted at time of test

  4. Pass78,460 miles (+2,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,460 miles
    Test number
    481806228803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,352 miles (+3,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    147551958094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass72,629 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    807875066621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    492073185137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside outersill/floor
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside outersill

  8. Fail69,802 miles (+3,742)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    163707753937
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside outersill/floor
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside outersill

  9. Pass66,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    448855480042
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear. unable to check rear seatbelts + seat security

  10. Fail66,060 miles (+6,396)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    433415251893
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low n.s.f - o.s.f (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear. unable to check rear seatbelts + seat security

  11. Pass59,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,664 miles
    Test number
    510457542373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail59,664 miles (+2,326)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,664 miles
    Test number
    827406622557
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass57,338 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    325855604363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,329 miles (+5,161)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,329 miles
    Test number
    496691804399
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass52,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,168 miles
    Test number
    367458503322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail52,162 miles (+6,384)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,162 miles
    Test number
    437128903425
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    269005402336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,778 miles (+4,182)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    679935002344
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass41,596 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,596 miles
    Test number
    259257031444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,586 miles (+3,990)2 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,586 miles
    Test number
    618593031147
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass37,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    201221620101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,596 miles (+5,410)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    813101520137
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass32,186 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,186 miles
    Test number
    213858619100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,951 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,951 miles
    Test number
    262425018130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,477 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,477 miles
    Test number
    290537617143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass23,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,477 miles
    Test number
    394347217145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NKG

Does LS53 NKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NKG expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NKG?
The MOT on LS53 NKG expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NKG done?
LS53 NKG was recorded at 93,661 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has LS53 NKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NKG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 NKG 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 NKG find?
LS53 NKG passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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