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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 VPPMOT history

LS53 VPP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

LS53 VPP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2021
Mileage
176,312 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 VPP was last recorded at 176,312 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,949 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
8,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 176,312 miles
  • 2020 – 175,949 miles
  • 2019 – 172,310 miles
  • 2018 – 167,562 miles
  • 2017 – 165,831 miles
  • 2016 – 165,144 miles
  • 2015 – 160,847 miles
  • 2014 – 156,115 miles
  • 2013 – 143,294 miles
  • 2012 – 129,537 miles
  • 2011 – 117,254 miles
  • 2010 – 105,353 miles
  • 2009 – 91,622 miles
  • 2008 – 76,979 miles
  • 2007 – 62,448 miles
  • 2006 – 47,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,312 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside 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))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (sub frame ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside steering rack mount (sub frame) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker casings corroded
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside stop lamp slightly dim
  • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/corroded
  • AdvisorySlight lift in front strut tops

What MOT failures 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.

  • Both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside front coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,312 miles (+363)1 dangerous12 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,312 miles
    Test number
    698007784966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (sub frame ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside steering rack mount (sub frame) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside stop lamp slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisorySlight lift in front strut tops
  2. Pass175,949 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,949 miles
    Test number
    886937724529
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryLift in offside front strut top
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake discs corroded outer face
  3. Fail175,946 miles (+3,636)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,946 miles
    Test number
    997215778580
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryLift in offside front strut top
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake discs corroded outer face
  4. Pass172,310 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,310 miles
    Test number
    137770419984
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame is heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame rear mounting bushes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is age cracked
  5. Fail172,308 miles (+4,746)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,308 miles
    Test number
    492048512904
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame is heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame rear mounting bushes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is age cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
  6. Pass167,562 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    167,562 miles
    Test number
    154970506526
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly worn
  7. Fail167,558 miles (+1,727)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,558 miles
    Test number
    256930220014
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted bonding failed / separated (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pad spring clip displaced
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly worn
  8. Pass165,831 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,831 miles
    Test number
    306638786465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on front brake discs
  9. Fail165,829 miles (+685)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,829 miles
    Test number
    653482572967
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on front brake discs
  10. Pass165,144 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    165,144 miles
    Test number
    974337366716
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn inner face
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
  11. Fail165,142 miles (+4,295)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,142 miles
    Test number
    871934926472
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn inner face
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
  12. Pass160,847 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    160,847 miles
    Test number
    486780431304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
  13. Fail160,753 miles (+4,638)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,753 miles
    Test number
    726216924836
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
  14. Pass156,115 miles (+115)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    156,115 miles
    Test number
    567762014365
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear and offside front coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded
  15. Fail156,000 miles (+12,706)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    676225404349
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear and offside front coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded
  16. Pass143,294 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,294 miles
    Test number
    587292813344
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded
  17. Fail143,294 miles (+13,757)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,294 miles
    Test number
    476312013311
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/swelled
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded
  18. Pass129,537 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    129,537 miles
    Test number
    375551902320
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust and clamp corroded
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteUnder trays damaged and insecure
  19. Fail129,537 miles (+12,283)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,537 miles
    Test number
    387541502311
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust and clamp corroded
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteUnder trays damaged and insecure
  20. Pass117,254 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    117,254 miles
    Test number
    785992801324
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
  21. Fail117,253 miles (+11,900)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,253 miles
    Test number
    455562101425
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
  22. Fail105,353 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,353 miles
    Test number
    283763900347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass105,353 miles (+13,731)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,353 miles
    Test number
    510833000349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,622 miles (+14,643)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    341576109345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,979 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    404443208418
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brakes have large effort inbalance, not mot fail but strong advise.
  26. Fail76,979 miles (+14,531)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    561723708326
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brakes have large effort inbalance, not mot fail but strong advise.
  27. Pass62,448 miles (+14,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    471416397293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,983 miles
    Test number
    331531496227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS53 VPP

Does LS53 VPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VPP expired on 7 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VPP?
The MOT on LS53 VPP expired on 7 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VPP done?
LS53 VPP was recorded at 176,312 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 8,532 miles a year.
Has LS53 VPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VPP has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 VPP 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 VPP find?
LS53 VPP failed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge; brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear; brake pipe excessively corroded both rear, and 22 more.

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