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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LS53 VCXMOT history

LS53 VCX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

LS53 VCX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2024
Mileage
87,520 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VCX was last recorded at 87,520 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,520 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,520 miles
  • 2022 – 82,480 miles
  • 2021 – 75,857 miles
  • 2020 – 72,051 miles
  • 2019 – 67,380 miles
  • 2018 – 62,553 miles
  • 2017 – 56,873 miles
  • 2016 – 54,037 miles
  • 2015 – 52,099 miles
  • 2014 – 48,702 miles
  • 2013 – 44,708 miles
  • 2012 – 41,478 miles
  • 2011 – 38,449 miles
  • 2010 – 35,263 miles
  • 2009 – 32,717 miles
  • 2008 – 27,511 miles
  • 2007 – 23,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,520 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryVehicle has restricted viewRecorded at 2 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Vehicle restricted view

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    902759262006
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has restricted view

  2. Fail87,520 miles (+5,040)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    589489330964
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has restricted view

  3. Pass82,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    585632292282
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  4. Fail82,480 miles (+6,623)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    374755232253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  5. Pass75,857 miles (+3,806)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,857 miles
    Test number
    199224460395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  6. Pass72,051 miles (+4,671)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,051 miles
    Test number
    906445092667
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  7. Pass67,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    907239156295
    • AdvisoryMuch creaking noise from front suspension bushes and joints, but no excessive play or deterioration seen.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail67,380 miles (+4,827)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    658358912593
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryMuch creaking noise from front suspension bushes and joints, but no excessive play or deterioration seen.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass62,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    759300132365
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view

  10. Fail62,553 miles (+5,680)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    134865975581
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view

  11. Pass56,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    712829618769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,873 miles (+2,836)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    957199321903
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass54,037 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,037 miles
    Test number
    432613390009
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass52,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,099 miles
    Test number
    259367325103
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail52,099 miles (+3,397)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,099 miles
    Test number
    996735625170
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass48,702 miles (+3,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,702 miles
    Test number
    606146624160
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass44,708 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,708 miles
    Test number
    776097523114
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail44,708 miles (+3,230)3 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,708 miles
    Test number
    485267323158
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass41,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,478 miles
    Test number
    208790632111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,478 miles (+3,029)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,478 miles
    Test number
    666510732172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass38,449 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,449 miles
    Test number
    247310231470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,263 miles
    Test number
    253451230452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,263 miles (+2,546)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,263 miles
    Test number
    792041330108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass32,717 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,717 miles
    Test number
    233598239189
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail32,716 miles (+5,205)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,716 miles
    Test number
    201148629177
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass27,511 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,511 miles
    Test number
    470636508164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,444 miles
    Test number
    493128917170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VCX

Does LS53 VCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VCX expired on 16 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VCX?
The MOT on LS53 VCX expired on 16 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VCX done?
LS53 VCX was recorded at 87,520 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 3,978 miles a year.
Has LS53 VCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VCX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 VCX 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 VCX find?
LS53 VCX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak; vehicle has restricted view.

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