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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS53 SOCMOT history

LS53 SOC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LS53 SOC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,640 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 SOC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 SOC was last recorded at 81,640 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,504 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
3,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,640 miles
  • 2025 – 79,843 miles
  • 2024 – 78,972 miles
  • 2023 – 78,303 miles
  • 2022 – 74,969 miles
  • 2021 – 64,367 miles
  • 2020 – 57,073 miles
  • 2019 – 47,107 miles
  • 2018 – 44,092 miles
  • 2017 – 41,645 miles
  • 2016 – 38,834 miles
  • 2015 – 35,095 miles
  • 2014 – 30,625 miles
  • 2013 – 27,653 miles
  • 2012 – 24,740 miles
  • 2011 – 23,236 miles
  • 2010 – 22,617 miles
  • 2009 – 15,680 miles
  • 2008 – 12,380 miles
  • 2007 – 9,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,640 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,640 miles (+136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    124881004611
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corrosion

  2. Fail81,504 miles (+1,661)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    858192172232
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corrosion

  3. Pass79,843 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,843 miles
    Test number
    207324672849
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass78,972 miles (+669)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,972 miles
    Test number
    515002966527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass78,303 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    997767737518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,969 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,969 miles
    Test number
    100472029625
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail74,969 miles (+10,602)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,969 miles
    Test number
    425200794939
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass64,367 miles (+7,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    386562280354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass57,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    533105847082
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  10. Fail57,073 miles (+9,966)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    442697980287
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  11. Pass47,107 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,107 miles
    Test number
    564890476562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,092 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    194195945137
    • AdvisoryBonnet handle missing

  13. Pass41,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    595671882764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,636 miles (+2,802)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    667449514662
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass38,834 miles (+3,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    603651491113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail35,095 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,095 miles
    Test number
    119161125456
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked not in driver view and outside sweaped area

  17. Pass35,095 miles (+4,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,095 miles
    Test number
    868241525018
    • NoteWindscreen cracked not in driver view and outside sweaped area

  18. Pass30,625 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    819132744027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,653 miles (+2,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,653 miles
    Test number
    349465463060
    • NoteOSF wheelarch liner loose

  20. Pass24,740 miles (+1,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,740 miles
    Test number
    666723052098
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass23,236 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,236 miles
    Test number
    139255751473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,617 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    291942040069
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass22,617 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    540802240056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,680 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,680 miles
    Test number
    364771369073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    12,380 miles
    Test number
    223326158093
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail12,380 miles (+2,824)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,380 miles
    Test number
    293466658014
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Fail9,556 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,556 miles
    Test number
    152705847045
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  28. Pass9,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,556 miles
    Test number
    922915847010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 SOC

Does LS53 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 SOC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 SOC?
The MOT on LS53 SOC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 SOC done?
LS53 SOC was recorded at 81,640 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,773 miles a year.
Has LS53 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 SOC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 SOC 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 SOC find?
LS53 SOC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush, and 3 more.

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