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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX53 LPZMOT history

LX53 LPZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

LX53 LPZ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2022
Mileage
54,609 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 LPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 LPZ was last recorded at 54,609 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 3,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2012: 33,713 miles, lower than 50,602 miles on 5 Dec 2011.

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
51,475 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,134 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 54,609 miles
  • 2020 – 51,475 miles
  • 2019 – 47,854 miles
  • 2018 – 45,809 miles
  • 2017 – 42,658 miles
  • 2016 – 39,947 miles
  • 2015 – 37,073 miles
  • 2014 – 35,844 miles
  • 2013 – 34,792 miles
  • 2012 – 33,713 miles
  • 2011 – 50,602 miles
  • 2010 – 28,203 miles
  • 2009 – 24,830 miles
  • 2008 – 21,328 miles
  • 2007 – 16,370 miles
  • 2006 – 11,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,609 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    305039976079
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail54,607 miles (+3,132)2 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    427442781807
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass51,475 miles (+3,621)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    279233360511
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass47,854 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    515631968189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,809 miles (+3,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    764700584560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass42,658 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,658 miles
    Test number
    152649498965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,947 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,947 miles
    Test number
    131161334726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,073 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,073 miles
    Test number
    416523153123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,844 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,844 miles
    Test number
    446510454315
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass35,844 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,844 miles
    Test number
    525530654344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,792 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    387838333312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,713 miles (-16,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,713 miles
    Test number
    959243852300
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass50,602 miles (+22,399)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,602 miles
    Test number
    286019831345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,203 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,203 miles
    Test number
    140915330343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,830 miles
    Test number
    194380039344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,830 miles (+3,502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,830 miles
    Test number
    641220439360
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass21,328 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,328 miles
    Test number
    663934958319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,370 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,370 miles
    Test number
    404246947404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,994 miles
    Test number
    370415136398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 LPZ

Does LX53 LPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 LPZ expired on 18 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 LPZ?
The MOT on LX53 LPZ expired on 18 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 LPZ done?
LX53 LPZ was recorded at 54,609 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has LX53 LPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 LPZ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LX53 LPZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 LPZ find?
LX53 LPZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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