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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 VPNMOT history

LS53 VPN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2022.

LS53 VPN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
199,376 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VPN was last recorded at 199,376 miles on 19 Feb 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,373 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,376 miles
  • 2020 – 191,260 miles
  • 2019 – 189,366 miles
  • 2018 – 180,260 miles
  • 2017 – 172,884 miles
  • 2016 – 154,394 miles
  • 2015 – 150,657 miles
  • 2013 – 141,780 miles
  • 2012 – 130,113 miles
  • 2011 – 125,887 miles
  • 2010 – 119,938 miles
  • 2009 – 110,354 miles
  • 2008 – 105,208 miles
  • 2007 – 95,469 miles
  • 2006 – 90,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,376 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine mangament light on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,376 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    199,376 miles
    Test number
    860799811142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail199,373 miles (+8,113)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,373 miles
    Test number
    457885919622
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass191,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    191,260 miles
    Test number
    109672287864
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on insides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  4. Fail191,243 miles (+1,877)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,243 miles
    Test number
    310985166302
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on insides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  5. Pass189,366 miles (+9,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    189,366 miles
    Test number
    542940169507
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  6. Pass180,260 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    180,260 miles
    Test number
    630806864416
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine mangament light on.

  7. Fail180,245 miles (+13)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,245 miles
    Test number
    952588413704
    • FailureBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine mangament light on.

  8. Fail180,232 miles (+7,348)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,232 miles
    Test number
    958446150024
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres getting low . n/s tyre on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

  9. Pass172,884 miles (+18,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    172,884 miles
    Test number
    160871792830
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass154,394 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,394 miles
    Test number
    963134517935
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on inner egde

  11. Fail154,392 miles (+3,735)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,392 miles
    Test number
    151726328359
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on inner egde

  12. Pass150,657 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    149374745424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail150,654 miles (+8,874)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,654 miles
    Test number
    146877835407
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail141,780 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,780 miles
    Test number
    295131043309
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass141,780 miles (+11,667)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    141,780 miles
    Test number
    466251643313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,113 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    130,113 miles
    Test number
    595421722384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,887 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    125,887 miles
    Test number
    786106311308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,938 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    750785810373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,354 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    451902109461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,208 miles (+9,739)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    105,208 miles
    Test number
    492695608399
    • NoteFront wipes slightly smiery
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished outer edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished outer edge and nailed
    • NoteOffside fron tyre low on edges
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger becoming corroded

  21. Pass95,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    95,469 miles
    Test number
    193107217364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,469 miles (+4,626)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,469 miles
    Test number
    972067117341
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass90,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    782774416323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,843 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    261174616381
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LS53 VPN

Does LS53 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VPN expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VPN?
The MOT on LS53 VPN expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VPN done?
LS53 VPN was recorded at 199,376 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2022, an average of 7,104 miles a year.
Has LS53 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VPN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 VPN 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 VPN find?
LS53 VPN passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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