VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LM53BVB has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,253 miles 5 months ago on Friday 8th May 2026 at 09:49.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 7th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

LM53BVB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH MAY 2027115,253 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))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202412TH AUGUST 2025106,937 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH JUNE 20234TH JUNE 2024101,016 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20222ND FEBRUARY 202394,417 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202029TH NOVEMBER 202190,448 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201923RD OCTOBER 202080,254 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201822ND OCTOBER 201974,700 MI
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20176TH OCTOBER 201871,167 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Starting To Perish (split
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Split
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20166TH OCTOBER 201767,126 MI
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 201667,126 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED31ST JULY 20154TH AUGUST 201662,959 MI
FAILED31ST JULY 201562,959 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED24TH JULY 20144TH AUGUST 201559,787 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Tread Worn Badly On Inner Edge
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside And Offside Rear Tyre Treads Worn Unevenly
FAILED23RD JULY 201459,787 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  7. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  8. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Tread Worn Badly On Inner Edge
  9. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  10. USER ENTERED - Nearside And Offside Rear Tyre Treads Worn Unevenly
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20134TH AUGUST 201457,386 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Fluid Leak Under Front Of Vehicle
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED5TH AUGUST 201357,386 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Fluid Leak Under Front Of Vehicle
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED26TH JULY 201225TH JULY 201353,066 MI
FAILED26TH JULY 201253,063 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201010TH DECEMBER 201147,454 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Damaged
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 201047,454 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Damaged
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 200910TH DECEMBER 201044,484 MI
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 200944,484 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 200810TH DECEMBER 200940,443 MI
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 200735,193 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 200710TH DECEMBER 200835,193 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 200628TH NOVEMBER 200727,396 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LM53BVB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

LM53BVB MOT Comments

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LM53BVB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,253 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,011 miles

LM53BVB FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration LM53BVB was manufactured on Friday 28th November 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 115,253 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,011 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LM53BVB has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 15 Advisories, 11 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does LM53BVB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 LM53BVB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LM53BVB Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 LM53BVB does have Tax. Read more

When does LM53BVB Tax expire?

The current Tax for LM53BVB will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 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 LM53BVB MOT expire?

The current MOT for LM53BVB will expire in 7 months on Friday 7th May 2027. Read more

When did LM53BVB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LM53BVB was on Friday 8th May 2026 at 09:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LM53BVB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for LM53BVB we can see 18 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 LM53BVB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for LM53BVB we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LM53BVB?

LM53BVB is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has LM53BVB done?

The odometer reading for LM53BVB at the last MOT in May 2026 was 115,253 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 5,011 miles per year. Read more

How old is LM53BVB?

The vehicle LM53BVB was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th November 2003. Read more

What colour is LM53BVB?

The official colour of LM53BVB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does LM53BVB have?

LM53BVB has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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