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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 VBUMOT history

LS53 VBU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

LS53 VBU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,585 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VBU was last recorded at 70,585 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 9,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,439 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,146 miles
Average per year
3,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,585 miles
  • 2024 – 61,439 miles
  • 2023 – 60,169 miles
  • 2022 – 58,313 miles
  • 2021 – 56,281 miles
  • 2020 – 53,764 miles
  • 2019 – 51,847 miles
  • 2018 – 48,677 miles
  • 2017 – 46,325 miles
  • 2016 – 43,360 miles
  • 2015 – 39,341 miles
  • 2014 – 34,999 miles
  • 2013 – 30,271 miles
  • 2012 – 27,162 miles
  • 2011 – 23,822 miles
  • 2010 – 20,941 miles
  • 2009 – 17,550 miles
  • 2008 – 14,392 miles
  • 2007 – 11,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,585 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,585 miles (+9,146)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,585 miles
    Test number
    923204048211
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass61,439 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,439 miles
    Test number
    161224500452
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail61,439 miles (+1,270)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,439 miles
    Test number
    966390265488
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,169 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,169 miles
    Test number
    735308858940
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,169 miles (+1,856)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,169 miles
    Test number
    586352261314
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    412412255350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,313 miles (+2,032)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    123631809256
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass56,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    251905406080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail56,281 miles (+2,517)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    114568944286
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,764 miles (+1,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,764 miles
    Test number
    147604842624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,847 miles (+3,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,847 miles
    Test number
    987018168785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass48,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    444178616791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail48,677 miles (+2,352)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    685594980448
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass46,325 miles (+2,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,325 miles
    Test number
    373174264528
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass43,360 miles (+4,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,360 miles
    Test number
    215234960790
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass39,341 miles (+4,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,341 miles
    Test number
    709078781513
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass34,999 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    439213894294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,271 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    307201993271
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,271 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    765301093208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,162 miles
    Test number
    225237892233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,162 miles (+3,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,162 miles
    Test number
    117277992234
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass23,822 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,822 miles
    Test number
    928873591204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,941 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,941 miles
    Test number
    593320900393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,550 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,550 miles
    Test number
    370975269264
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass17,550 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,550 miles
    Test number
    772055769299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,392 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,392 miles
    Test number
    253307498210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,052 miles
    Test number
    330232357192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail11,052 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,052 miles
    Test number
    331562257170
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS53 VBU

Does LS53 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VBU is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VBU?
The MOT on LS53 VBU is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VBU done?
LS53 VBU was recorded at 70,585 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,189 miles a year.
Has LS53 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VBU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 VBU 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 VBU find?
LS53 VBU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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