Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LD53 DAOMOT history
LD53 DAO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 98,346 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,729 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 DAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 DAO was last recorded at 98,346 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 15,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 82,765 miles · 6 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15,581 miles
- Average per year
- 4,729 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 98,346 miles
- 2023 – 82,765 miles
- 2022 – 69,003 miles
- 2021 – 52,185 miles
- 2020 – 49,216 miles
- 2019 – 48,932 miles
- 2018 – 48,397 miles
- 2017 – 47,100 miles
- 2016 – 45,334 miles
- 2015 – 42,582 miles
- 2014 – 38,953 miles
- 2013 – 35,136 miles
- 2012 – 32,779 miles
- 2011 – 29,964 miles
- 2010 – 27,095 miles
- 2009 – 24,216 miles
- 2008 – 21,799 miles
- 2007 – 18,295 miles
- 2006 – 16,162 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light not working
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,346 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 98,346 miles
- Test number
- 414238061520
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light not working
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail98,346 miles (+15,581)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,346 miles
- Test number
- 139912919785
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light not working
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,765 miles (+13,762)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 82,765 miles
- Test number
- 963359860366
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmissions light not working
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass69,003 miles (+16,818)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 69,003 miles
- Test number
- 158892975943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,185 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 52,185 miles
- Test number
- 950179301085
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail52,185 miles (+2,969)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,185 miles
- Test number
- 529591839072
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass49,216 miles (+284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 49,216 miles
- Test number
- 714440130718
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass48,932 miles (+535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 48,932 miles
- Test number
- 889608594229
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass48,397 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 48,397 miles
- Test number
- 100288165120
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass47,100 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 47,100 miles
- Test number
- 986445787316
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass45,334 miles (+2,752)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 45,334 miles
- Test number
- 795655282557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,582 miles (+3,629)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 42,582 miles
- Test number
- 699707605014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,953 miles (+3,817)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 38,953 miles
- Test number
- 147806834036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,136 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,136 miles
- Test number
- 899727733050
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail35,136 miles (+2,357)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,136 miles
- Test number
- 405927433041
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,779 miles (+2,815)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,779 miles
- Test number
- 747820032056
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,964 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 29,964 miles
- Test number
- 205922211079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,095 miles (+2,879)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 27,095 miles
- Test number
- 714206340067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,216 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 24,216 miles
- Test number
- 552814949009
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass21,799 miles (+3,504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 21,799 miles
- Test number
- 321752058007
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass18,295 miles (+2,133)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 18,295 miles
- Test number
- 782326827094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,162 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 16,162 miles
- Test number
- 903411356204
- NoteOffside parking brake reading low. †
Questions about LD53 DAO
- Does LD53 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 DAO expired on 10 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 DAO?
- The MOT on LD53 DAO expired on 10 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 DAO done?
- LD53 DAO was recorded at 98,346 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 4,729 miles a year.
- Has LD53 DAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 DAO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 DAO 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 DAO find?
- LD53 DAO passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; engine light not working; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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