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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX53 BKAMOT history

LX53 BKA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

LX53 BKA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2024
Mileage
113,473 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BKA was last recorded at 113,473 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 11,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,350 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
11,123 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,473 miles
  • 2022 – 102,350 miles
  • 2021 – 92,210 miles
  • 2020 – 91,859 miles
  • 2019 – 83,955 miles
  • 2018 – 77,835 miles
  • 2017 – 76,753 miles
  • 2015 – 69,457 miles
  • 2014 – 58,707 miles
  • 2011 – 58,086 miles
  • 2010 – 52,173 miles
  • 2009 – 47,222 miles
  • 2008 – 40,064 miles
  • 2007 – 33,776 miles
  • 2006 – 25,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,473 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,473 miles (+11,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,473 miles
    Test number
    824499573537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass102,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    666276499733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,350 miles (+10,140)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    660540382930
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,210 miles (+351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,210 miles
    Test number
    426348752276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

  5. Fail91,859 miles (+7,904)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    896176275227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

  6. Pass83,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    263891480791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,955 miles (+2,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    126384943453
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass81,481 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    429179677033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,476 miles (+3,641)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,476 miles
    Test number
    491242367211
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cant open (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,835 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,835 miles
    Test number
    125354919010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,753 miles
    Test number
    956901914633
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail76,753 miles (+7,296)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,753 miles
    Test number
    388510596252
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass69,457 miles (+1,199)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,457 miles
    Test number
    907432135181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAccident damage nearside front.
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  14. Pass68,258 miles (+9,551)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    438262065044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres nearing 2mm tread depth indicators.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass58,707 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,707 miles
    Test number
    855075564054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,086 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    348246021385
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass58,086 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    895236921395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,173 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    112257320306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,222 miles (+7,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    394308929300
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges

  20. Fail40,064 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    304635198485
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass40,064 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    392485398281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,776 miles
    Test number
    240707247296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,776 miles (+8,384)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,776 miles
    Test number
    211656647277
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass25,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,392 miles
    Test number
    201295946293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BKA

Does LX53 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 BKA expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BKA?
The MOT on LX53 BKA expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 BKA done?
LX53 BKA was recorded at 113,473 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has LX53 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BKA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 BKA 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 LX53 BKA find?
LX53 BKA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened low; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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