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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

LX53 FTNMOT history

LX53 FTN is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LX53 FTN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,674 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 FTN was last recorded at 109,674 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2010: 70,698 miles, lower than 73,512 miles on 3 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,290 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,384 miles
Average per year
3,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,674 miles
  • 2025 – 104,290 miles
  • 2024 – 104,263 miles
  • 2023 – 103,274 miles
  • 2022 – 102,149 miles
  • 2021 – 100,029 miles
  • 2020 – 98,716 miles
  • 2019 – 95,210 miles
  • 2018 – 94,066 miles
  • 2017 – 92,104 miles
  • 2016 – 91,570 miles
  • 2015 – 89,433 miles
  • 2014 – 88,147 miles
  • 2013 – 85,122 miles
  • 2012 – 80,930 miles
  • 2011 – 77,180 miles
  • 2010 – 70,698 miles
  • 2009 – 73,512 miles
  • 2007 – 58,870 miles
  • 2006 – 44,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,674 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,674 miles (+5,384)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,674 miles
    Test number
    883359695899
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,290 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,290 miles
    Test number
    591118768343
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,263 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,263 miles
    Test number
    235442137162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,274 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,274 miles
    Test number
    931963668863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,149 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,149 miles
    Test number
    625611461291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,029 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,029 miles
    Test number
    204266578648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,716 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,716 miles
    Test number
    726896686886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,210 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    520987361041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,066 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    110985832980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,104 miles
    Test number
    174300270015
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail92,104 miles (+534)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,104 miles
    Test number
    588305497287
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass91,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    471509614285
    • 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)

  13. Fail91,570 miles (+2,137)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    669741819443
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  14. Fail89,433 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    248486485083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass89,433 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    915186085007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,147 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    496017784082
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass88,147 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    745907884055
    • 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)

  18. Pass85,122 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    187538083450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,930 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,930 miles
    Test number
    499679282035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,180 miles (+6,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,180 miles
    Test number
    869769881013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    393435180059
    • 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)

  22. Fail70,698 miles (-2,814)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    702065080095
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)

  23. Pass73,512 miles (+14,642)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,512 miles
    Test number
    421992069091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,870 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    371167877449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,851 miles (+14,049)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    231766677256
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

  26. Pass44,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,802 miles
    Test number
    953040286230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 FTN

Does LX53 FTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 FTN is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FTN?
The MOT on LX53 FTN is valid until 2 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 FTN done?
LX53 FTN was recorded at 109,674 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,259 miles a year.
Has LX53 FTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FTN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LX53 FTN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 FTN find?
LX53 FTN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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