Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LS53 VPCMOT history
LS53 VPC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 May 2024
- Mileage
- 171,933 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,816 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 VPC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS53 VPC was last recorded at 171,933 miles on 13 May 2024, 3,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 168,660 miles · 11 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,273 miles
- Average per year
- 8,816 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 171,933 miles
- 2023 – 168,660 miles
- 2022 – 164,660 miles
- 2021 – 162,306 miles
- 2020 – 159,507 miles
- 2019 – 151,362 miles
- 2018 – 142,362 miles
- 2017 – 134,922 miles
- 2016 – 120,026 miles
- 2015 – 107,345 miles
- 2014 – 93,509 miles
- 2013 – 82,985 miles
- 2012 – 66,526 miles
- 2011 – 63,703 miles
- 2010 – 55,566 miles
- 2009 – 44,885 miles
- 2008 – 33,307 miles
- 2007 – 19,893 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail171,933 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake caliper slightly weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail171,933 miles (+3,273)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,933 miles
- Test number
- 326712618237
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass168,660 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 168,660 miles
- Test number
- 823653193446
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail168,641 miles (+3,981)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,641 miles
- Test number
- 707748790296
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass164,660 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 164,660 miles
- Test number
- 135900756105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,653 miles (+2,347)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,653 miles
- Test number
- 184398138575
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,306 miles (+2,799)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 162,306 miles
- Test number
- 329856580514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,507 miles (+8,145)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 159,507 miles
- Test number
- 938926312801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 151,362 miles
- Test number
- 755150037823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,362 miles (+423)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,362 miles
- Test number
- 282001137778
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail150,939 miles (+8,577)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,939 miles
- Test number
- 834063870577
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake discs has got hot
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass142,362 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 142,362 miles
- Test number
- 416069242226
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper slightly weak
Fail142,362 miles (+7,440)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,362 miles
- Test number
- 605059588361
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cannot be opened from the inside or out (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper slightly weak
Pass134,922 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 134,922 miles
- Test number
- 424085432220
- AdvisoryClutch bite high
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail134,921 miles (+14,895)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,921 miles
- Test number
- 571855078721
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryClutch bite high
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass120,026 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 120,026 miles
- Test number
- 991667285746
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,012 miles (+12,667)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,012 miles
- Test number
- 380238567165
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,345 miles (+13,836)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 107,345 miles
- Test number
- 305002945095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,509 miles (+10,524)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 93,509 miles
- Test number
- 385392544072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,985 miles (+16,459)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 82,985 miles
- Test number
- 858215423082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,526 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,526 miles
- Test number
- 338900322068
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass66,526 miles (+2,823)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 66,526 miles
- Test number
- 636820822045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,703 miles (+8,137)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 63,703 miles
- Test number
- 227441121060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,566 miles (+10,681)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,566 miles
- Test number
- 571873430033
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 44,885 miles
- Test number
- 330343039059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,885 miles (+11,578)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,885 miles
- Test number
- 433503039048
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass33,307 miles (+13,414)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 33,307 miles
- Test number
- 712076548080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,893 miles
- Test number
- 500694747006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 VPC
- Does LS53 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 VPC expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 VPC?
- The MOT on LS53 VPC expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 VPC done?
- LS53 VPC was recorded at 171,933 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 8,816 miles a year.
- Has LS53 VPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 VPC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 VPC 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 VPC find?
- LS53 VPC failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 2 major defects: nearside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 1 more.
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