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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 ZYYMOT history

LS53 ZYY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

LS53 ZYY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
151,528 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZYY was last recorded at 151,528 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 7,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,921 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,607 miles
Average per year
7,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,528 miles
  • 2021 – 136,697 miles
  • 2020 – 122,111 miles
  • 2019 – 113,434 miles
  • 2018 – 99,976 miles
  • 2017 – 92,363 miles
  • 2015 – 88,135 miles
  • 2014 – 84,371 miles
  • 2013 – 76,199 miles
  • 2012 – 68,952 miles
  • 2011 – 61,108 miles
  • 2010 – 47,419 miles
  • 2009 – 40,203 miles
  • 2008 – 35,269 miles
  • 2007 – 28,434 miles
  • 2006 – 21,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,528 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNS washer jet loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear lines at ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,528 miles (+7,607)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,528 miles
    Test number
    380855992353
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNS washer jet loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,921 miles (+4)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,921 miles
    Test number
    147146586796
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear lines at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail143,917 miles (+7,220)6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,917 miles
    Test number
    597495704459
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear lines at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass136,697 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,697 miles
    Test number
    467722033543
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail136,695 miles (+14,584)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    523649634064
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS / rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,111 miles
    Test number
    530561088376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,110 miles (+8,676)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,110 miles
    Test number
    580428302558
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,434 miles
    Test number
    464763101442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail113,430 miles (+7,787)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,430 miles
    Test number
    942117331193
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,643 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    123023090705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    444755189324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  12. Fail99,976 miles (+7,613)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    247770819762
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  13. Pass92,363 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,363 miles
    Test number
    319658765978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass88,135 miles (+3,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,135 miles
    Test number
    642532027009
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner brake pad locating spring incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nearing 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear hatch lock is sticking working intermittently

  15. Pass84,371 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    267000844344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,199 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,199 miles
    Test number
    717729333336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail76,199 miles (+7,247)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,199 miles
    Test number
    955039033391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass68,952 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,952 miles
    Test number
    845509912322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    458413511321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,108 miles (+13,689)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    415139701412
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass47,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,419 miles
    Test number
    432181990218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,419 miles (+7,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,419 miles
    Test number
    214511790200
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

  23. Pass40,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,203 miles
    Test number
    953113119333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,203 miles (+4,934)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,203 miles
    Test number
    470913519416
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass35,269 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,269 miles
    Test number
    970403418389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,434 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,434 miles
    Test number
    272747207349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,441 miles
    Test number
    413464296276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,440 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    650144896290
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS53 ZYY

Does LS53 ZYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ZYY expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZYY?
The MOT on LS53 ZYY expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ZYY done?
LS53 ZYY was recorded at 151,528 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 7,577 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZYY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZYY 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 ZYY find?
LS53 ZYY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; ns washer jet loose, and 4 more.

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