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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LX53 BOFMOT history

LX53 BOF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LX53 BOF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
64,323 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BOF
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
3 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BOF was last recorded at 64,323 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 6,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,001 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,322 miles
Average per year
2,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,323 miles
  • 2025 – 58,001 miles
  • 2024 – 55,395 miles
  • 2023 – 52,616 miles
  • 2022 – 48,985 miles
  • 2021 – 44,408 miles
  • 2020 – 39,121 miles
  • 2019 – 35,885 miles
  • 2018 – 33,827 miles
  • 2017 – 30,511 miles
  • 2016 – 29,982 miles
  • 2014 – 29,776 miles
  • 2013 – 29,094 miles
  • 2012 – 27,125 miles
  • 2011 – 25,196 miles
  • 2010 – 22,777 miles
  • 2009 – 20,547 miles
  • 2008 – 17,699 miles
  • 2007 – 14,166 miles
  • 2006 – 11,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,323 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,323 miles (+6,322)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    625816513207
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass58,001 miles (+2,606)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    58,001 miles
    Test number
    917551234869
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass55,395 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,395 miles
    Test number
    963837606710
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail55,395 miles (+2,779)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,395 miles
    Test number
    350542135770
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass52,616 miles (+3,631)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,616 miles
    Test number
    714871161321
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass48,985 miles (+4,577)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    293867009231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass44,408 miles (+5,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,408 miles
    Test number
    990907637824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass39,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    278690054982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,121 miles (+3,236)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    992758473068
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass35,885 miles (+2,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,885 miles
    Test number
    581266000471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass33,827 miles (+3,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    117448648179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass30,511 miles (+529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    322984611042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass29,982 miles (+206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    420111910005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass29,776 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,776 miles
    Test number
    259002834203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,094 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    995730743227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,125 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    936403432202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    705757531233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,196 miles (+2,419)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    989067331277
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass22,777 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,777 miles
    Test number
    491347730266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,547 miles
    Test number
    311687139281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,547 miles (+2,848)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,547 miles
    Test number
    534787539247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass17,699 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,699 miles
    Test number
    314340948457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,166 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,166 miles
    Test number
    400925937205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,595 miles
    Test number
    752373536234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BOF

Does LX53 BOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BOF is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BOF?
The MOT on LX53 BOF is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 BOF done?
LX53 BOF was recorded at 64,323 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,665 miles a year.
Has LX53 BOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BOF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LX53 BOF 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 BOF find?
LX53 BOF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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