
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass105,353 miles (+13,731)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 105,353 miles
- Test number
- 510833000349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,622 miles (+14,643)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 91,622 miles
- Test number
- 341576109345
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
Pass62,448 miles (+14,465)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 62,448 miles
- Test number
- 471416397293
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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