VOLKSWAGEN GOLF EJ53LWN has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 112,447 miles 1 week ago on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 11:31.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 8th October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

EJ53LWN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 2027112,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both, Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20258TH OCTOBER 2026101,820 MI
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 2025101,816 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20248TH OCTOBER 202593,741 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 202493,741 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20238TH OCTOBER 202486,354 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20228TH OCTOBER 202380,075 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20218TH OCTOBER 202276,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 202176,327 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20208TH OCTOBER 202173,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 20198TH OCTOBER 202069,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201969,757 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20188TH OCTOBER 201966,332 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Large Chip In Lower Drivers Side Windscreen
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20177TH OCTOBER 201862,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Painted Over
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Painted Over
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 201762,599 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Painted Over
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Painted Over
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20167TH OCTOBER 201758,968 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Mount Broken
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 20157TH OCTOBER 201652,592 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20147TH OCTOBER 201542,993 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Eml
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20137TH OCTOBER 201434,268 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 20127TH OCTOBER 201326,954 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 20117TH OCTOBER 201221,633 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20107TH OCTOBER 201118,778 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20097TH OCTOBER 2010
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2009
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20087TH OCTOBER 200913,409 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 200726TH SEPTEMBER 200810,061 MI
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 200631ST OCTOBER 20077,992 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

EJ53LWN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

EJ53LWN MOT Comments

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EJ53LWN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 112,447 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,889 miles

EJ53LWN FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration EJ53LWN was manufactured on Friday 31st October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 112,447 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,889 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means EJ53LWN has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 54 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does EJ53LWN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 EJ53LWN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is EJ53LWN Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 EJ53LWN does have Tax. Read more

When does EJ53LWN Tax expire?

The current Tax for EJ53LWN will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does EJ53LWN MOT expire?

The current MOT for EJ53LWN will expire in 12 months on Friday 8th October 2027. Read more

When did EJ53LWN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for EJ53LWN was on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 11:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has EJ53LWN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for EJ53LWN we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has EJ53LWN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for EJ53LWN we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is EJ53LWN?

EJ53LWN is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has EJ53LWN done?

The odometer reading for EJ53LWN at the last MOT in October 2026 was 112,447 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,889 miles per year. Read more

How old is EJ53LWN?

The vehicle EJ53LWN was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st October 2003. Read more

What colour is EJ53LWN?

The official colour of EJ53LWN is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does EJ53LWN have?

EJ53LWN has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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