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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LU53 DRSMOT history

LU53 DRS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

LU53 DRS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
133,232 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 DRS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 DRS was last recorded at 133,232 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,232 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,232 miles
  • 2020 – 127,908 miles
  • 2019 – 126,139 miles
  • 2018 – 119,104 miles
  • 2017 – 109,921 miles
  • 2016 – 99,362 miles
  • 2015 – 90,432 miles
  • 2014 – 79,641 miles
  • 2013 – 68,991 miles
  • 2012 – 55,149 miles
  • 2011 – 39,114 miles
  • 2010 – 28,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,232 miles
    Test number
    525714550336
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,232 miles (+5,324)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,232 miles
    Test number
    750888380674
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,908 miles (+1,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,908 miles
    Test number
    972620714716
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test air/freshner
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass126,139 miles (+7,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,139 miles
    Test number
    558599832686
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass119,104 miles (+9,183)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,104 miles
    Test number
    333708600475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,921 miles (+10,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,921 miles
    Test number
    242344511613
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on dash

  7. Pass99,362 miles (+8,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,362 miles
    Test number
    167326775703
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light

  8. Pass90,432 miles (+10,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    377601705174
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass79,641 miles (+10,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,641 miles
    Test number
    508747004144
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  10. Pass68,991 miles (+156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,991 miles
    Test number
    905807113143
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear

  11. Fail68,835 miles (+550)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    495033713159
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear

  12. Fail68,285 miles (+13,136)8 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,285 miles
    Test number
    628733493034
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear center stop light not working
    • NoteRear tyres cracking slightly

  13. Pass55,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,149 miles
    Test number
    918185112112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,147 miles (+16,033)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    208265712498
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass39,114 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    569641311170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,033 miles (+10,819)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    418488801161
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to the legal limit
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing

  17. Pass28,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,214 miles
    Test number
    970002910183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 DRS

Does LU53 DRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU53 DRS expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU53 DRS?
The MOT on LU53 DRS expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU53 DRS done?
LU53 DRS was recorded at 133,232 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 8,842 miles a year.
Has LU53 DRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 DRS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LU53 DRS 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 DRS find?
LU53 DRS passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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