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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LD53 BYCMOT history

LD53 BYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LD53 BYC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,184 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BYC was last recorded at 103,184 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,850 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,334 miles
Average per year
4,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,184 miles
  • 2025 – 97,850 miles
  • 2024 – 95,644 miles
  • 2023 – 91,867 miles
  • 2022 – 88,057 miles
  • 2021 – 85,541 miles
  • 2019 – 82,865 miles
  • 2018 – 81,805 miles
  • 2017 – 73,965 miles
  • 2016 – 65,805 miles
  • 2015 – 58,282 miles
  • 2014 – 51,724 miles
  • 2013 – 41,459 miles
  • 2012 – 35,117 miles
  • 2010 – 31,168 miles
  • 2009 – 27,205 miles
  • 2008 – 23,602 miles
  • 2007 – 18,919 miles
  • 2006 – 15,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,184 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,184 miles (+5,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,184 miles
    Test number
    983468723899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass97,850 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    386904312590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,644 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,644 miles
    Test number
    463796587629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,867 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,867 miles
    Test number
    858814015745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,057 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    758505740379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,541 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,541 miles
    Test number
    400838214190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,865 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,865 miles
    Test number
    746026381601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,805 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,805 miles
    Test number
    434842861013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass79,520 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    658276485447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,965 miles (+8,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    809550470367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass65,805 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,805 miles
    Test number
    236094767396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,282 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,282 miles
    Test number
    597128155023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,724 miles (+7)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    706156874004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
  14. Fail51,717 miles (+10,258)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    855335774050
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
  15. Pass41,459 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,459 miles
    Test number
    356223833045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    786310032088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,117 miles (+3,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    275350432063
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass31,168 miles (+3,963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,168 miles
    Test number
    224374090272
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 3mm
  19. Pass27,205 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    994950109354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,602 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,602 miles
    Test number
    431772088280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,919 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,919 miles
    Test number
    603301377213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,306 miles
    Test number
    370051066277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BYC

Does LD53 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 BYC is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BYC?
The MOT on LD53 BYC is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 BYC done?
LD53 BYC was recorded at 103,184 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,383 miles a year.
Has LD53 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BYC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on LD53 BYC 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 LD53 BYC find?
LD53 BYC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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