
Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LS53 SVDMOT history
LS53 SVD is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 148,383 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 SVD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 SVD was last recorded at 148,383 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 4,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 144,247 miles · 17 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 4,136 miles
- Average per year
- 7,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 148,383 miles
- 2020 – 144,247 miles
- 2019 – 137,033 miles
- 2018 – 127,563 miles
- 2017 – 118,612 miles
- 2016 – 110,539 miles
- 2015 – 105,915 miles
- 2014 – 99,875 miles
- 2013 – 80,218 miles
- 2012 – 73,619 miles
- 2011 – 68,447 miles
- 2010 – 63,515 miles
- 2009 – 55,974 miles
- 2008 – 51,177 miles
- 2007 – 45,742 miles
- 2006 – 38,492 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,383 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 148,383 miles
- Test number
- 584061910455
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
Pass144,247 miles (+7,214)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,247 miles
- Test number
- 960146686303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower turbo intercooler pipe leaking
- AdvisoryNearside park brake performance only just met requirements
- AdvisorySlight corrosion offside rear outer door sill
Pass137,033 miles (+9,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 137,033 miles
- Test number
- 104415808830
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on edges
Pass127,563 miles (+80)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 127,563 miles
- Test number
- 933198066791
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,483 miles (+8,871)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,483 miles
- Test number
- 512394088480
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,612 miles (+8,073)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 118,612 miles
- Test number
- 714464551409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,539 miles (+4,624)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 110,539 miles
- Test number
- 955334287158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust support bracket broken
Pass105,915 miles (+6,040)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 105,915 miles
- Test number
- 598252348640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,875 miles (+19,657)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 99,875 miles
- Test number
- 955572404346
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass80,218 miles (+6,599)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 80,218 miles
- Test number
- 539610113373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 73,619 miles
- Test number
- 205870522384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,619 miles (+5,172)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,619 miles
- Test number
- 617409712375
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass68,447 miles (+4,932)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 68,447 miles
- Test number
- 499568321430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass63,515 miles (+7,541)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 63,515 miles
- Test number
- 924250130338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,974 miles (+4,797)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 55,974 miles
- Test number
- 270357929378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,177 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,177 miles
- Test number
- 422310938437
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass51,177 miles (+5,435)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 51,177 miles
- Test number
- 870990238325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,742 miles (+7,250)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 45,742 miles
- Test number
- 670580837318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 38,492 miles
- Test number
- 581078916331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 SVD
- Does LS53 SVD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 SVD expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 SVD?
- The MOT on LS53 SVD expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 SVD done?
- LS53 SVD was recorded at 148,383 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 7,320 miles a year.
- Has LS53 SVD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 SVD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on LS53 SVD 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 SVD find?
- LS53 SVD passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: offside rear sill corroded.
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