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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 BYZMOT history

LD53 BYZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

LD53 BYZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
108,871 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BYZ was last recorded at 108,871 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 2,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,381 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,490 miles
Average per year
5,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,871 miles
  • 2021 – 106,381 miles
  • 2020 – 103,678 miles
  • 2019 – 101,149 miles
  • 2018 – 91,909 miles
  • 2017 – 78,736 miles
  • 2016 – 69,245 miles
  • 2015 – 63,279 miles
  • 2014 – 56,835 miles
  • 2013 – 49,534 miles
  • 2012 – 36,887 miles
  • 2011 – 28,706 miles
  • 2010 – 26,517 miles
  • 2009 – 23,976 miles
  • 2008 – 20,229 miles
  • 2007 – 17,411 miles
  • 2006 – 13,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,871 miles (+2,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    315351374789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,381 miles
    Test number
    264113716166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,381 miles (+2,703)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,381 miles
    Test number
    897753787917
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,678 miles (+2,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,678 miles
    Test number
    271767967507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass101,149 miles (+9,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,149 miles
    Test number
    277863122244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,909 miles (+13,173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,909 miles
    Test number
    614573792505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    601734314159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,736 miles (+9,491)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    194842932129
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass69,245 miles (+5,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,245 miles
    Test number
    299762872471
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass63,279 miles (+6,444)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    486222053507
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Fail56,835 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    387656574416
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded

  12. Pass56,835 miles (+7,301)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    878926674256
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded

  13. Pass49,534 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    367210483422
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRad corroded

  14. Fail49,534 miles (+12,647)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    367610383423
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRad corroded

  15. Pass36,887 miles (+8,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,887 miles
    Test number
    329888272409
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  16. Pass28,706 miles (+2,189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    447480981201
    • NoteFront tyres in poor condition

  17. Fail26,517 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    582509250282
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,517 miles (+2,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    723699750246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,976 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,976 miles
    Test number
    630071559293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,229 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,229 miles
    Test number
    300719158248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,411 miles (+3,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,411 miles
    Test number
    300391967419
    • NoteWater ingress into O/S/R light cluster.

  22. Pass13,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,723 miles
    Test number
    613269446225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BYZ

Does LD53 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 BYZ expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BYZ?
The MOT on LD53 BYZ expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 BYZ done?
LD53 BYZ was recorded at 108,871 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 5,904 miles a year.
Has LD53 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BYZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 BYZ 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 BYZ find?
LD53 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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