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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 VRRMOT history

LS53 VRR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LS53 VRR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,650 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VRR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VRR was last recorded at 103,650 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2006: 7,099 miles, lower than 19,989 miles on 30 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,359 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
4,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,650 miles
  • 2024 – 103,359 miles
  • 2023 – 101,345 miles
  • 2022 – 99,696 miles
  • 2021 – 92,764 miles
  • 2020 – 86,605 miles
  • 2019 – 82,884 miles
  • 2018 – 75,442 miles
  • 2017 – 67,524 miles
  • 2016 – 59,873 miles
  • 2015 – 51,784 miles
  • 2014 – 46,617 miles
  • 2013 – 42,813 miles
  • 2012 – 38,673 miles
  • 2011 – 33,878 miles
  • 2010 – 29,369 miles
  • 2009 – 22,949 miles
  • 2008 – 17,865 miles
  • 2007 – 12,270 miles
  • 2006 – 7,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside head light mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    591084766710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  2. Fail103,650 miles (+291)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    666446153043
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  3. Pass103,359 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,359 miles
    Test number
    427320838092
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside head light mount broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail103,359 miles (+2,014)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,359 miles
    Test number
    234337693822
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside head light mount broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass101,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    136880667362
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail101,345 miles (+1,649)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    144163936906
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass99,696 miles (+6,932)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    368020306567
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass92,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,764 miles
    Test number
    113092537641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,764 miles (+6,159)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,764 miles
    Test number
    785699199320
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN. POSSIBLY BULB IN WRONG. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront disc wear.
    • AdvisoryFront pads very close to limit.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass86,605 miles (+3,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,605 miles
    Test number
    885373525437
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass82,884 miles (+7,442)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    160974861714
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Pass75,442 miles (+7,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    534618692006
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. Pass67,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,524 miles
    Test number
    317342569620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,524 miles (+7,651)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,524 miles
    Test number
    272920588641
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass59,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    702347811937
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail59,873 miles (+8,089)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    344844196294
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass51,784 miles (+5,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    470832836195
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount loose
  18. Pass46,617 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    947273694236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    787474493247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,813 miles (+4,140)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    518754093208
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  21. Pass38,673 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,673 miles
    Test number
    707026792271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,878 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,878 miles
    Test number
    455130891244
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass33,878 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,878 miles
    Test number
    589040391245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,369 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    253988390225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,949 miles (+5,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    940149379279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass17,865 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,865 miles
    Test number
    334634498442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,270 miles
    Test number
    652209397214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,270 miles (+5,171)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,270 miles
    Test number
    274808197224
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  29. Pass7,099 miles (-12,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,099 miles
    Test number
    733191336374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,989 miles
    Test number
    651823506392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VRR

Does LS53 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VRR is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VRR?
The MOT on LS53 VRR is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VRR done?
LS53 VRR was recorded at 103,650 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,399 miles a year.
Has LS53 VRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VRR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VRR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 VRR find?
LS53 VRR passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 1 more.

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