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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LS53 SHXMOT history

LS53 SHX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

LS53 SHX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
93,329 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 SHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 SHX was last recorded at 93,329 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 3,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,405 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,924 miles
Average per year
4,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,329 miles
  • 2024 – 89,405 miles
  • 2023 – 85,142 miles
  • 2022 – 81,111 miles
  • 2021 – 79,192 miles
  • 2020 – 76,505 miles
  • 2018 – 75,125 miles
  • 2017 – 71,942 miles
  • 2016 – 54,861 miles
  • 2015 – 50,075 miles
  • 2014 – 47,446 miles
  • 2013 – 43,280 miles
  • 2012 – 38,466 miles
  • 2011 – 34,714 miles
  • 2009 – 24,511 miles
  • 2008 – 18,329 miles
  • 2007 – 14,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,329 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,329 miles (+3,924)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    527787109862
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,405 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,405 miles
    Test number
    625075408083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail89,386 miles (+4,244)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,386 miles
    Test number
    862514140454
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    842672923030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail85,142 miles (+4,031)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    226966906569
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,111 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,111 miles
    Test number
    137274869177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail81,103 miles (+1,911)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    181137321159
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass79,192 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,192 miles
    Test number
    650152994669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,505 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    641047803094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,125 miles (+3,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,125 miles
    Test number
    883577771522
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass71,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    622068773155
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail71,942 miles (+9,423)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    459733260847
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass62,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,519 miles
    Test number
    226736422262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail62,519 miles (+7,658)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,519 miles
    Test number
    518957484072
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,861 miles (+4,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    603533987356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  16. Pass50,075 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    776923625072
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass47,446 miles (+4,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,446 miles
    Test number
    558131524000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass43,280 miles (+4,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,280 miles
    Test number
    146124313054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail38,466 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    819913602085
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,466 miles (+3,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    845823502050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,714 miles (+10,203)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,714 miles
    Test number
    385004011095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,511 miles (+2,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    164878749318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,148 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,148 miles
    Test number
    463088229039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,329 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,329 miles
    Test number
    574778128054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,161 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,161 miles
    Test number
    134624627052
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm on outer edge

Questions about LS53 SHX

Does LS53 SHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 SHX expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 SHX?
The MOT on LS53 SHX expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 SHX done?
LS53 SHX was recorded at 93,329 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,367 miles a year.
Has LS53 SHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 SHX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 SHX 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 SHX find?
LS53 SHX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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