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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 CHXMOT history

LD53 CHX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LD53 CHX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,496 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CHX was last recorded at 103,496 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 3,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,842 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,654 miles
Average per year
4,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,496 miles
  • 2025 – 99,842 miles
  • 2024 – 95,452 miles
  • 2023 – 93,519 miles
  • 2022 – 90,852 miles
  • 2021 – 88,133 miles
  • 2020 – 84,967 miles
  • 2019 – 81,311 miles
  • 2018 – 76,055 miles
  • 2017 – 71,663 miles
  • 2016 – 67,084 miles
  • 2015 – 61,780 miles
  • 2014 – 56,388 miles
  • 2013 – 51,629 miles
  • 2012 – 45,871 miles
  • 2011 – 41,880 miles
  • 2010 – 37,682 miles
  • 2009 – 32,942 miles
  • 2008 – 29,958 miles
  • 2007 – 25,641 miles
  • 2006 – 21,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,496 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,496 miles (+3,654)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,496 miles
    Test number
    814589797765
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass99,842 miles (+47)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    840109714101
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail99,795 miles (+4,343)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,795 miles
    Test number
    430599111553
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass95,452 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,452 miles
    Test number
    394782051227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,519 miles (+2,667)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    817371741157
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass90,852 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,852 miles
    Test number
    692762378088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass88,133 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,133 miles
    Test number
    730495832232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass84,967 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,967 miles
    Test number
    371293954090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,311 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,311 miles
    Test number
    119162086628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,055 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    729272509782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,663 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    927321749244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,084 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    656702055668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,780 miles (+5,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,780 miles
    Test number
    626367267524
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass56,388 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,388 miles
    Test number
    677138844213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass51,629 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    396352643216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,871 miles (+3,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    555137142258
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition/cracking slightly
  17. Pass41,880 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    266881731244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass37,682 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,682 miles
    Test number
    440202230261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,942 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,942 miles
    Test number
    351104429276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,958 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,958 miles
    Test number
    323366048241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,641 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,641 miles
    Test number
    820812647240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,208 miles
    Test number
    500208946244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CHX

Does LD53 CHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CHX is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CHX?
The MOT on LD53 CHX is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 CHX done?
LD53 CHX was recorded at 103,496 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
Has LD53 CHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CHX has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 CHX 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 CHX find?
LD53 CHX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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