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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 BYFMOT history

LD53 BYF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LD53 BYF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
43,945 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BYF was last recorded at 43,945 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,158 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,787 miles
Average per year
1,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,945 miles
  • 2025 – 42,158 miles
  • 2024 – 40,898 miles
  • 2023 – 39,833 miles
  • 2022 – 38,475 miles
  • 2021 – 36,711 miles
  • 2020 – 35,666 miles
  • 2019 – 33,013 miles
  • 2018 – 31,429 miles
  • 2017 – 27,455 miles
  • 2016 – 23,605 miles
  • 2015 – 18,744 miles
  • 2014 – 18,130 miles
  • 2013 – 17,537 miles
  • 2012 – 14,632 miles
  • 2011 – 13,788 miles
  • 2010 – 12,617 miles
  • 2009 – 11,903 miles
  • 2008 – 11,023 miles
  • 2007 – 10,069 miles
  • 2006 – 7,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,945 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    555269803591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,942 miles (+1,784)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,942 miles
    Test number
    752155591482
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass42,158 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,158 miles
    Test number
    506374864892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,898 miles (+1,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    478121282199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass39,833 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    39,833 miles
    Test number
    217704183490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass38,475 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    38,475 miles
    Test number
    337264913912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,711 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,711 miles
    Test number
    943706817249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,666 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,666 miles
    Test number
    911673240100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,013 miles
    Test number
    438130715073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,013 miles (+1,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,013 miles
    Test number
    546762400664
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass31,429 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,429 miles
    Test number
    760764017918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,455 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    367684158217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,605 miles (+4,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,605 miles
    Test number
    789538433024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is slightly perished
  14. Pass18,744 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,744 miles
    Test number
    107921515191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,130 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,130 miles
    Test number
    249540844130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,537 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,537 miles
    Test number
    457369133201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,632 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,632 miles
    Test number
    797605582137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,788 miles
    Test number
    577939701224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,788 miles (+1,171)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,788 miles
    Test number
    387879001229
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass12,617 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,617 miles
    Test number
    583415330231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,903 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,903 miles
    Test number
    141336739236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,023 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,023 miles
    Test number
    591271538247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,069 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,069 miles
    Test number
    974703637257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,960 miles
    Test number
    392413146258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BYF

Does LD53 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 BYF is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BYF?
The MOT on LD53 BYF is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 BYF done?
LD53 BYF was recorded at 43,945 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,829 miles a year.
Has LD53 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BYF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 BYF 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 BYF find?
LD53 BYF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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