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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 VPLMOT history

LS53 VPL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 35,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LS53 VPL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
35,365 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VPL was last recorded at 35,365 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,094 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
1,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,365 miles
  • 2025 – 35,094 miles
  • 2024 – 34,551 miles
  • 2022 – 32,782 miles
  • 2021 – 31,769 miles
  • 2020 – 30,764 miles
  • 2019 – 29,609 miles
  • 2018 – 28,328 miles
  • 2017 – 27,184 miles
  • 2016 – 26,047 miles
  • 2015 – 24,715 miles
  • 2014 – 23,381 miles
  • 2013 – 21,943 miles
  • 2012 – 20,612 miles
  • 2011 – 19,178 miles
  • 2010 – 17,621 miles
  • 2009 – 16,254 miles
  • 2008 – 14,480 miles
  • 2007 – 12,505 miles
  • 2006 – 10,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,365 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,365 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    35,365 miles
    Test number
    807774749629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    448025822531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail35,094 miles (+543)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    498054335234
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass34,551 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,551 miles
    Test number
    876933381477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,782 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,782 miles
    Test number
    211658887389
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass31,769 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    836937739810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,764 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,764 miles
    Test number
    760998243804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,609 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,609 miles
    Test number
    504526818858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass28,328 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    586321919798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    688327413873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,184 miles (+1,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    205703872431
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass26,047 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    117934637610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,715 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,715 miles
    Test number
    878902054922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,381 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,381 miles
    Test number
    328651254226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,943 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,943 miles
    Test number
    266340263268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,612 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,612 miles
    Test number
    619628962252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,178 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,178 miles
    Test number
    809498371263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,621 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,621 miles
    Test number
    283209370271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,254 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,254 miles
    Test number
    370359979246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,480 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,480 miles
    Test number
    143796368276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,505 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,505 miles
    Test number
    924429377209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,331 miles
    Test number
    220462696249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VPL

Does LS53 VPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VPL is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VPL?
The MOT on LS53 VPL is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VPL done?
LS53 VPL was recorded at 35,365 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 1,301 miles a year.
Has LS53 VPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VPL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VPL 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 VPL find?
LS53 VPL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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