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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 VCNMOT history

LS53 VCN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LS53 VCN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,084 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VCN was last recorded at 80,084 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,817 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
3,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,084 miles
  • 2025 – 76,817 miles
  • 2024 – 68,978 miles
  • 2023 – 57,295 miles
  • 2022 – 44,711 miles
  • 2021 – 32,403 miles
  • 2020 – 21,119 miles
  • 2019 – 12,575 miles
  • 2018 – 10,802 miles
  • 2017 – 10,639 miles
  • 2016 – 10,464 miles
  • 2015 – 10,225 miles
  • 2014 – 9,936 miles
  • 2013 – 9,224 miles
  • 2012 – 8,278 miles
  • 2011 – 7,464 miles
  • 2010 – 7,160 miles
  • 2009 – 6,938 miles
  • 2008 – 6,509 miles
  • 2007 – 5,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,084 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    726041332437
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail80,084 miles (+3,267)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    427721995909
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass76,817 miles (+7,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,817 miles
    Test number
    500923169238
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass68,978 miles (+11,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    170535959532
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass57,295 miles (+12,584)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    368383742989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn edges
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  6. Pass44,711 miles (+12,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    953021912301
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass32,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,403 miles
    Test number
    112258264627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,403 miles (+11,284)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,403 miles
    Test number
    657929939285
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass21,119 miles (+8,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    160037754786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass12,575 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    12,575 miles
    Test number
    548425365251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,802 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    10,802 miles
    Test number
    660707399816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,639 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    10,639 miles
    Test number
    814374257452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,464 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,464 miles
    Test number
    897742467770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,225 miles (+289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,225 miles
    Test number
    328337615154
    • NotePetrol flap switch broke.
  15. Pass9,936 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    9,936 miles
    Test number
    429994614103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,224 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,224 miles
    Test number
    339974113123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,278 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    8,278 miles
    Test number
    788418612175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,464 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    7,464 miles
    Test number
    659568111150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,160 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,160 miles
    Test number
    462145300155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,938 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    6,938 miles
    Test number
    212360819433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,509 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,509 miles
    Test number
    154389798460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,467 miles
    Test number
    150303597445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VCN

Does LS53 VCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VCN is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VCN?
The MOT on LS53 VCN is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VCN done?
LS53 VCN was recorded at 80,084 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,817 miles a year.
Has LS53 VCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VCN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 VCN 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 VCN find?
LS53 VCN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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