
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass39,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 39,121 miles
- Test number
- 278690054982
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass29,776 miles (+682)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 29,776 miles
- Test number
- 259002834203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,094 miles (+1,969)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 29,094 miles
- Test number
- 995730743227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,125 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,125 miles
- Test number
- 936403432202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,196 miles
- Test number
- 705757531233
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass22,777 miles (+2,230)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 22,777 miles
- Test number
- 491347730266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 20,547 miles
- Test number
- 311687139281
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass17,699 miles (+3,533)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,699 miles
- Test number
- 314340948457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,166 miles (+2,571)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 14,166 miles
- Test number
- 400925937205
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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