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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 VPFMOT history

LS53 VPF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

LS53 VPF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
159,334 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VPF
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
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VPF was last recorded at 159,334 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 14,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,516 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14,818 miles
Average per year
7,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,334 miles
  • 2022 – 144,516 miles
  • 2021 – 127,427 miles
  • 2020 – 122,763 miles
  • 2019 – 115,253 miles
  • 2018 – 108,498 miles
  • 2017 – 99,239 miles
  • 2016 – 99,090 miles
  • 2015 – 98,653 miles
  • 2014 – 96,703 miles
  • 2013 – 93,363 miles
  • 2012 – 88,510 miles
  • 2011 – 82,292 miles
  • 2010 – 78,636 miles
  • 2009 – 69,345 miles
  • 2008 – 61,172 miles
  • 2007 – 49,562 miles
  • 2006 – 38,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,334 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDriver window inoperative
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,334 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,334 miles
    Test number
    768649057127
    • AdvisoryDriver window inoperative
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,334 miles (+14,818)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,334 miles
    Test number
    939444022557
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver window inoperative
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,516 miles (+17,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,516 miles
    Test number
    198303924977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,427 miles (+4,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,427 miles
    Test number
    660865762785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass122,763 miles (+7,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,763 miles
    Test number
    371091099506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    643845829432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail115,253 miles (+6,755)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    789872242456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front 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))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    444714222527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,498 miles (+9,259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    809046342691
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass99,239 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,239 miles
    Test number
    147753699225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    282524312869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail99,090 miles (+437)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    796501814607
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,653 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,653 miles
    Test number
    499079955052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    445469754095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail96,702 miles (+3,339)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    108219554034
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass93,363 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    506490763080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,510 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    155595262448
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEnging light on

  18. Pass88,510 miles (+6,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    796535262092
    • NoteEnging light on

  19. Pass82,292 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    215380821411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,636 miles (+9,291)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    532400150365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    300303459382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,345 miles (+8,173)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    103770559326
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass61,172 miles (+11,610)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    113182758370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,562 miles (+11,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,562 miles
    Test number
    633332547356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass38,517 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,517 miles
    Test number
    874580046341
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS53 VPF

Does LS53 VPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VPF expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VPF?
The MOT on LS53 VPF expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VPF done?
LS53 VPF was recorded at 159,334 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 7,428 miles a year.
Has LS53 VPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VPF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 VPF 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 VPF find?
LS53 VPF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: driver window inoperative; exhaust flexi deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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