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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LX53 LRKMOT history

LX53 LRK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

LX53 LRK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
161,889 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 LRK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 LRK was last recorded at 161,889 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,874 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,889 miles
  • 2024 – 153,168 miles
  • 2023 – 150,180 miles
  • 2021 – 145,191 miles
  • 2020 – 139,502 miles
  • 2019 – 134,446 miles
  • 2018 – 126,155 miles
  • 2017 – 115,752 miles
  • 2016 – 104,673 miles
  • 2015 – 97,286 miles
  • 2014 – 90,965 miles
  • 2013 – 85,718 miles
  • 2012 – 85,040 miles
  • 2011 – 81,358 miles
  • 2010 – 80,533 miles
  • 2009 – 61,887 miles
  • 2007 – 59,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,889 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Esp switch sticky

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear suspension headlamp level sensor has a temporary repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,889 miles (+15)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    161,889 miles
    Test number
    961924708132
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Fail161,874 miles (+8,706)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    911914350722
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  3. Pass153,168 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,168 miles
    Test number
    456507219852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,159 miles (+2,979)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,159 miles
    Test number
    418513404226
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass150,180 miles (+4,989)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,180 miles
    Test number
    310776904072
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,191 miles (+5,689)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    175101967935
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass139,502 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,502 miles
    Test number
    974360776023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,446 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,446 miles
    Test number
    641204761872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,406 miles (+8,251)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,406 miles
    Test number
    578266255246
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  10. Pass126,155 miles (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,155 miles
    Test number
    945648134174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,752 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,752 miles
    Test number
    503646487399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,673 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,673 miles
    Test number
    700725410499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEsp switch sticky
    • AdvisoryRear suspension headlamp level sensor has a temporary repair

  13. Fail104,652 miles (+7,366)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    924644123438
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking vacuum (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEsp switch sticky
    • AdvisoryRear suspension headlamp level sensor has a temporary repair

  14. Pass97,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,286 miles
    Test number
    978400984173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  15. Fail97,286 miles (+6,321)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,286 miles
    Test number
    766277438114
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  16. Pass90,965 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,965 miles
    Test number
    478845534406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,718 miles (+678)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    406244933371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Pass85,040 miles (+3,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,040 miles
    Test number
    227058832340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass81,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,358 miles
    Test number
    395232551290
    • NoteNon standard suspension coil springs fitted to vehicle and rear springs almost coilbound

  20. Fail81,358 miles (+825)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,358 miles
    Test number
    995670131225
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll tyre treads worn badly on inner edges
    • NoteNon standard suspension coil springs fitted to vehicle and rear springs almost coil bound with vehicle weight on them

  21. Pass80,533 miles (+6,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    573438490203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,795 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,795 miles
    Test number
    232955500294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,129 miles (+11,242)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,129 miles
    Test number
    612680400218
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  24. Pass61,887 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    772579009035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    163987757427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 LRK

Does LX53 LRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 LRK expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 LRK?
The MOT on LX53 LRK expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 LRK done?
LX53 LRK was recorded at 161,889 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has LX53 LRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 LRK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 LRK 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 LRK find?
LX53 LRK passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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