VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YM53EKH has 29 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 180,668 miles 7 months ago on Saturday 8th November 2025 at 10:00.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 21st November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

YM53EKH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 2026180,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2025180,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  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 Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 202421ST NOVEMBER 2025177,727 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion Evident All Under Body, All Brakes, All Steering & All Suspension Parts
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - @ 16% The Handbrake Has Just Made Its Efficiency
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2024177,726 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion Evident All Under Body, All Brakes, All Steering & All Suspension Parts
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - @ 16% The Handbrake Has Just Made Its Efficiency
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 2024177,649 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202321ST NOVEMBER 2024174,966 MI
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202221ST NOVEMBER 2023170,171 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2022170,100 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. 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))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202118TH NOVEMBER 2022161,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202018TH NOVEMBER 2021154,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Looks Over Heater
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Section Is Holed / Corroded
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 2020154,345 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Looks Over Heater
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Section Is Holed / Corroded
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201918TH NOVEMBER 2020144,216 MI
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 201818TH NOVEMBER 2019129,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Judder
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201718TH NOVEMBER 2018122,214 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201618TH NOVEMBER 2017111,679 MI
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 2016111,678 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tie Bar/rod Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201518TH NOVEMBER 2016100,740 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  10. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Has Nail
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 2015100,724 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  12. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Has Nail
  13. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201418TH NOVEMBER 201594,443 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Rear Box Corroded
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 201389,057 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201318TH NOVEMBER 201489,057 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201218TH NOVEMBER 201383,774 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Pitted And Corroded On Inner Faces
  4. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201118TH NOVEMBER 201277,932 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201018TH NOVEMBER 201170,863 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 200918TH NOVEMBER 201062,033 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 200818TH NOVEMBER 200953,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 200718TH NOVEMBER 200845,766 MI
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 200745,966 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 200615TH NOVEMBER 200735,768 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YM53EKH Passed/Failed

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

YM53EKH MOT Comments

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YM53EKH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 180,668 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,212 miles

YM53EKH FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YM53EKH was manufactured on Wednesday 17th December 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 180,668 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,212 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YM53EKH has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 96 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 15 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does YM53EKH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 YM53EKH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YM53EKH Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 YM53EKH does have Tax. Read more

When does YM53EKH Tax expire?

The current Tax for YM53EKH will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 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 YM53EKH MOT expire?

The current MOT for YM53EKH will expire in 6 months on Saturday 21st November 2026. Read more

When did YM53EKH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YM53EKH was on Saturday 8th November 2025 at 10:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YM53EKH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for YM53EKH we can see 20 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 YM53EKH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for YM53EKH we can see 9 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 YM53EKH?

YM53EKH is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YM53EKH done?

The odometer reading for YM53EKH at the last MOT in November 2025 was 180,668 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 8,212 miles per year. Read more

How old is YM53EKH?

The vehicle YM53EKH was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 17th December 2003. Read more

What colour is YM53EKH?

The official colour of YM53EKH is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YM53EKH have?

YM53EKH has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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