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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

LU53 DALMOT history

LU53 DAL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 68,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LU53 DAL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,992 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 DAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 DAL was last recorded at 68,992 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,319 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,673 miles
Average per year
4,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,992 miles
  • 2025 – 65,319 miles
  • 2024 – 61,026 miles
  • 2023 – 56,096 miles
  • 2022 – 51,642 miles
  • 2021 – 47,046 miles
  • 2020 – 41,212 miles
  • 2019 – 34,084 miles
  • 2017 – 32,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,992 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,992 miles (+3,673)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,992 miles
    Test number
    908650224695
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,319 miles (+4,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,319 miles
    Test number
    321898235852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass61,026 miles (+4,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    308810517955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass56,096 miles (+4,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    382642478978
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass51,642 miles (+4,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,642 miles
    Test number
    458189625150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,046 miles
    Test number
    412462029893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,046 miles (+5,834)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,046 miles
    Test number
    561158036867
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass41,212 miles (+7,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,212 miles
    Test number
    306647953731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,084 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    500993304007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,942 miles
    Test number
    795720253918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 DAL

Does LU53 DAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 DAL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 DAL?
The MOT on LU53 DAL is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 DAL done?
LU53 DAL was recorded at 68,992 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
Has LU53 DAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 DAL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LU53 DAL 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 LU53 DAL find?
LU53 DAL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on minimum limit.

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