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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V53 DCJMOT history

V53 DCJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

V53 DCJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,344 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 DCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 DCJ was last recorded at 170,344 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 8,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,311 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,033 miles
Average per year
3,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,344 miles
  • 2025 – 162,311 miles
  • 2024 – 157,992 miles
  • 2023 – 154,560 miles
  • 2022 – 150,994 miles
  • 2021 – 147,053 miles
  • 2020 – 142,464 miles
  • 2018 – 140,273 miles
  • 2012 – 136,958 miles
  • 2011 – 131,801 miles
  • 2010 – 127,194 miles
  • 2009 – 121,867 miles
  • 2008 – 117,326 miles
  • 2006 – 105,303 miles
  • 2005 – 97,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,344 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,344 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,344 miles
    Test number
    678031824470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,311 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,311 miles
    Test number
    972230265534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,529 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,529 miles
    Test number
    715285246161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,992 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,992 miles
    Test number
    564857323368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,560 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,560 miles
    Test number
    323645956405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,994 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,994 miles
    Test number
    706308613844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,053 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,053 miles
    Test number
    279927515515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,464 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,464 miles
    Test number
    640803405356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,273 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    261800142004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,958 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,958 miles
    Test number
    738088642033
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tyre-pressure

  11. Fail136,958 miles (+5,157)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,958 miles
    Test number
    118687842441
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tyre-pressure

  12. Pass131,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    131,801 miles
    Test number
    595313931081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,801 miles (+4,607)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,801 miles
    Test number
    785618721049
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,194 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    127,194 miles
    Test number
    933160950082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,165 miles (+5,298)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    590761740030
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail121,867 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,867 miles
    Test number
    454773129015
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  17. Pass121,867 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    121,867 miles
    Test number
    703513529029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,326 miles (+12,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    117,326 miles
    Test number
    354548328068
    • 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)

  19. Pass105,303 miles (+7,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    105,303 miles
    Test number
    252213136294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass97,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    933214556028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 DCJ

Does V53 DCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 DCJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V53 DCJ?
The MOT on V53 DCJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 DCJ done?
V53 DCJ was recorded at 170,344 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,429 miles a year.
Has V53 DCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 DCJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2012.
Has the mileage on V53 DCJ 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 V53 DCJ find?
V53 DCJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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