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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LS53 VRLMOT history

LS53 VRL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 76,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2022.

LS53 VRL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2023
Mileage
76,427 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VRL was last recorded at 76,427 miles on 13 Jul 2022, 6,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,054 miles · 16 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,373 miles
Average per year
4,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,427 miles
  • 2021 – 70,054 miles
  • 2020 – 64,495 miles
  • 2019 – 60,324 miles
  • 2018 – 57,018 miles
  • 2017 – 52,978 miles
  • 2016 – 43,907 miles
  • 2015 – 37,155 miles
  • 2014 – 32,222 miles
  • 2013 – 28,490 miles
  • 2012 – 25,159 miles
  • 2011 – 22,002 miles
  • 2010 – 19,565 miles
  • 2009 – 15,111 miles
  • 2008 – 10,812 miles
  • 2007 – 8,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,427 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,427 miles (+6,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    551897732238
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass70,054 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,054 miles
    Test number
    856796926914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    804773564033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,495 miles (+4,171)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    548097579215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass60,324 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    928324234782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,018 miles (+4,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    560643657422
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  7. Pass52,978 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    204488608374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,907 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    673797856835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,155 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,155 miles
    Test number
    335004575071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,222 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,222 miles
    Test number
    239741184054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  11. Pass32,222 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,222 miles
    Test number
    696671684009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,490 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    379033873016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,159 miles (+3,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,159 miles
    Test number
    596556552006
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass22,002 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,002 miles
    Test number
    516827701003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,565 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,565 miles
    Test number
    943495650076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,111 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,111 miles
    Test number
    133466139475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,812 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,812 miles
    Test number
    984712958098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass8,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,183 miles
    Test number
    923755567043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VRL

Does LS53 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VRL expired on 15 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VRL?
The MOT on LS53 VRL expired on 15 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VRL done?
LS53 VRL was recorded at 76,427 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2022, an average of 4,445 miles a year.
Has LS53 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VRL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 VRL 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 VRL find?
LS53 VRL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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