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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

LX53 FSEMOT history

LX53 FSE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

LX53 FSE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
108,078 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 FSE was last recorded at 108,078 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,077 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,078 miles
  • 2023 – 106,270 miles
  • 2022 – 101,085 miles
  • 2020 – 94,189 miles
  • 2019 – 89,777 miles
  • 2018 – 85,023 miles
  • 2017 – 81,078 miles
  • 2016 – 75,981 miles
  • 2015 – 69,024 miles
  • 2014 – 63,378 miles
  • 2013 – 55,528 miles
  • 2012 – 53,569 miles
  • 2011 – 48,913 miles
  • 2010 – 44,298 miles
  • 2008 – 36,506 miles
  • 2007 – 30,968 miles
  • 2006 – 23,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,078 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount has slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,078 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,078 miles
    Test number
    856944712965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,077 miles (+1,807)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    499986783379
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass106,270 miles (+5,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,270 miles
    Test number
    450591200541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass101,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    137599804697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,085 miles (+6,896)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    172559120352
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,189 miles
    Test number
    559003542254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail94,189 miles (+4,412)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,189 miles
    Test number
    946101549151
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,777 miles
    Test number
    215631096823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,777 miles (+4,754)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,777 miles
    Test number
    207627823555
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,023 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,023 miles
    Test number
    876363741768
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter is slightly deteriorated.

  11. Fail85,023 miles (+3,945)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,023 miles
    Test number
    899671150934
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter is slightly deteriorated.

  12. Pass81,078 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    826580615056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount has slight movement (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan has impact damage (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNo coolant present in expansion tank

  13. Fail80,965 miles (+4,984)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    146316966970
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged and seriously weakened impact damage (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall as marked (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear pipe damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount has slight movement (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan has impact damage (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNo coolant present in expansion tank

  14. Pass75,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,981 miles
    Test number
    112862075684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCatalyst heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine (water pump area)

  15. Fail75,981 miles (+6,957)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,981 miles
    Test number
    934483994517
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCatalyst heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine (water pump area)

  16. Pass69,024 miles (+12)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    858662535291
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s front disc pad indicator wire detached
    • NoteN/s front lower arm inner rear bush starting to split
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear radius arm bushes starting to split
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail69,012 miles (+5,634)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    807161335295
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s front disc pad indicator wire detached
    • NoteN/s front lower arm inner rear bush starting to split
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear radius arm bushes starting to split
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass63,378 miles (+7,850)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,378 miles
    Test number
    589406804222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,528 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,528 miles
    Test number
    396035533416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,569 miles (+4,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,569 miles
    Test number
    476087242428
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass48,913 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,913 miles
    Test number
    855249031331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,298 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,298 miles
    Test number
    131509940394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,343 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    323630320082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,506 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,506 miles
    Test number
    262445048342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,968 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,968 miles
    Test number
    291962737398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,690 miles
    Test number
    521752016382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 FSE

Does LX53 FSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 FSE expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FSE?
The MOT on LX53 FSE expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 FSE done?
LX53 FSE was recorded at 108,078 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 4,688 miles a year.
Has LX53 FSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FSE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX53 FSE 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 FSE find?
LX53 FSE passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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