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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LX53 BVKMOT history

LX53 BVK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 85,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LX53 BVK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,343 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BVK was last recorded at 85,343 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,343 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,343 miles
  • 2025 – 83,380 miles
  • 2024 – 81,871 miles
  • 2023 – 80,000 miles
  • 2022 – 79,162 miles
  • 2021 – 78,306 miles
  • 2020 – 77,760 miles
  • 2019 – 77,318 miles
  • 2018 – 76,763 miles
  • 2016 – 76,349 miles
  • 2015 – 70,568 miles
  • 2014 – 65,504 miles
  • 2013 – 60,821 miles
  • 2012 – 54,363 miles
  • 2011 – 49,187 miles
  • 2010 – 44,304 miles
  • 2009 – 37,331 miles
  • 2008 – 27,560 miles
  • 2007 – 21,885 miles
  • 2006 – 18,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,343 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,343 miles
    Test number
    504544974536
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,343 miles (+1,963)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,343 miles
    Test number
    895455814388
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass83,380 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,380 miles
    Test number
    418956954164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (transmission seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail83,378 miles (+1,507)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,378 miles
    Test number
    105566532920
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (transmission seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,871 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    182504595391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,000 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,000 miles
    Test number
    285326798347
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail80,000 miles (+838)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,000 miles
    Test number
    157603322612
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass79,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,162 miles
    Test number
    851996360852
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail79,162 miles (+856)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,162 miles
    Test number
    464950557643
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass78,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    145610776562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,304 miles (+544)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,304 miles
    Test number
    990485888627
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,760 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,760 miles
    Test number
    677978779186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,318 miles
    Test number
    988257457607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail77,317 miles (+554)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,317 miles
    Test number
    887653639645
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements back ground deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements back ground deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass76,763 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    435394122320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,349 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,349 miles
    Test number
    986827954545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,568 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,568 miles
    Test number
    265524145271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    548515244260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,504 miles (+4,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    917342344283
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass60,821 miles (+6,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    259693843263
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass54,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,363 miles
    Test number
    399554142442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,363 miles (+5,176)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,363 miles
    Test number
    519834942281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Fail49,187 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,187 miles
    Test number
    705224441203
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass49,187 miles (+4,883)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,187 miles
    Test number
    919014841221
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass44,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    372073240473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,304 miles (+6,973)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    901053540229
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass37,331 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    360795649414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,560 miles
    Test number
    482414038239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,560 miles (+5,675)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,560 miles
    Test number
    321524738287
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass21,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,885 miles
    Test number
    321163247290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail21,885 miles (+3,387)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,885 miles
    Test number
    774122347261
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  32. Pass18,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,498 miles
    Test number
    753208246250
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  33. Fail18,498 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,498 miles
    Test number
    801348346243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LX53 BVK

Does LX53 BVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BVK is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BVK?
The MOT on LX53 BVK is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 BVK done?
LX53 BVK was recorded at 85,343 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
Has LX53 BVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BVK has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 BVK 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 BVK find?
LX53 BVK passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox area.

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