VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MM53AKG has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 168,577 miles 7 months ago on Friday 13th March 2026 at 10:51.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 20th March 2027.

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

MM53AKG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH MARCH 2027168,577 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 - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD MARCH 2026168,463 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202520TH MARCH 2026164,861 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Sill Getting Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Main (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Nearside Front Suspension Top Mount
PASSED25TH MARCH 202421ST APRIL 2025160,544 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (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. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202321ST APRIL 2024156,399 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH MARCH 202221ST APRIL 2023150,968 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  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 - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED29TH MARCH 2022150,968 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED16TH APRIL 202121ST APRIL 2022144,130 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 Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED16TH APRIL 2021144,130 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED30TH MARCH 202021ST APRIL 2021141,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing And Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing And Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH APRIL 201921ST APRIL 2020138,316 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear And N/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - All 4 Tyres Slightly Perished
  7. ADVISORY - O/s/f Sill Panel Slightly Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  9. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Pas Steering Rack Has A Slight Leak
FAILED12TH APRIL 2019138,316 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear And N/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - All 4 Tyres Slightly Perished
  9. ADVISORY - O/s/f Sill Panel Slightly Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  11. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Pas Steering Rack Has A Slight Leak
PASSED20TH APRIL 201821ST APRIL 2019133,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Bottom (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH APRIL 201721ST APRIL 2018129,057 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED6TH APRIL 201621ST APRIL 2017124,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED17TH APRIL 201521ST APRIL 2016119,929 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Aux Belt Badly Cracked
  2. USER ENTERED - Repaired Chips In Windscreen
PASSED22ND APRIL 201421ST APRIL 2015111,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED22ND APRIL 2014111,764 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Caliper Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  7. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  8. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  10. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Disk Shows Signs Of Heat
PASSED17TH APRIL 201316TH APRIL 2014103,039 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED4TH MAY 20113RD MAY 201283,531 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 20105TH APRIL 201174,388 MI
FAILED6TH APRIL 201074,388 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
PASSED19TH MARCH 200918TH MARCH 201064,912 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 200964,912 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED6TH MARCH 20085TH MARCH 200955,506 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20075TH FEBRUARY 200838,055 MI
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 200738,055 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MM53AKG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

MM53AKG MOT Comments

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MM53AKG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 168,577 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,663 miles

MM53AKG FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration MM53AKG was manufactured on Wednesday 14th January 2004 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 168,577 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,663 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 2007. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MM53AKG has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 72 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 15 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 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 MM53AKG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 MM53AKG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MM53AKG Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 MM53AKG does have Tax. Read more

When does MM53AKG Tax expire?

The current Tax for MM53AKG 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 MM53AKG MOT expire?

The current MOT for MM53AKG will expire in 5 months on Saturday 20th March 2027. Read more

When did MM53AKG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MM53AKG was on Friday 13th March 2026 at 10:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MM53AKG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for MM53AKG we can see 19 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 MM53AKG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for MM53AKG we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MM53AKG?

MM53AKG is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has MM53AKG done?

The odometer reading for MM53AKG at the last MOT in March 2026 was 168,577 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 7,663 miles per year. Read more

How old is MM53AKG?

The vehicle MM53AKG was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 14th January 2004. Read more

What colour is MM53AKG?

The official colour of MM53AKG is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MM53AKG have?

MM53AKG has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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