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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LS53 VDFMOT history

LS53 VDF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

LS53 VDF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
101,937 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VDF was last recorded at 101,937 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 9,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,381 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9,556 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,937 miles
  • 2023 – 92,381 miles
  • 2022 – 88,105 miles
  • 2020 – 87,980 miles
  • 2019 – 86,234 miles
  • 2018 – 81,108 miles
  • 2017 – 79,103 miles
  • 2016 – 77,438 miles
  • 2015 – 73,686 miles
  • 2014 – 73,624 miles
  • 2013 – 70,978 miles
  • 2012 – 66,221 miles
  • 2011 – 61,201 miles
  • 2010 – 50,917 miles
  • 2009 – 44,253 miles
  • 2008 – 37,875 miles
  • 2007 – 36,592 miles
  • 2006 – 25,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend IMMEDIATE replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,937 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,937 miles
    Test number
    153819251832
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend IMMEDIATE replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail101,937 miles (+9,556)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,937 miles
    Test number
    366955380382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend IMMEDIATE replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,381 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    357654273022
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 inner edge beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail92,381 miles (+4,276)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    138112887874
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 inner edge beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,105 miles (+125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,105 miles
    Test number
    767485471856
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,980 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    631652198434
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,234 miles (+5,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    882054389436
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass81,108 miles (+653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    169754406408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass80,455 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    835237091769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,103 miles
    Test number
    537775355616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,103 miles (+1,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,103 miles
    Test number
    978509918143
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass77,438 miles (+3,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    227038854579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,686 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    427461325097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,624 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,624 miles
    Test number
    529931424027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,978 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,978 miles
    Test number
    519258913045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    499989612078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail66,221 miles (+5,020)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    548969112036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,201 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    135266471012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,165 miles (+10,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,165 miles
    Test number
    848244271099
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Fail50,917 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    453951760031
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass50,917 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    493721260077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,253 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,253 miles
    Test number
    264103169071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass44,253 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,253 miles
    Test number
    833233269089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    660357768053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,875 miles (+1,283)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    301424468004
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,592 miles (+10,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,592 miles
    Test number
    520247517313
    • 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)

  27. Pass25,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,852 miles
    Test number
    731700216331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VDF

Does LS53 VDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VDF expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VDF?
The MOT on LS53 VDF expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VDF done?
LS53 VDF was recorded at 101,937 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has LS53 VDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VDF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 VDF 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 VDF find?
LS53 VDF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend immediate replacement, and 3 more.

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