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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 FBVMOT history

LD53 FBV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

LD53 FBV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
123,365 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FBV
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
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FBV was last recorded at 123,365 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 7,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,685 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,680 miles
Average per year
6,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,365 miles
  • 2022 – 115,685 miles
  • 2021 – 108,021 miles
  • 2020 – 100,421 miles
  • 2019 – 95,519 miles
  • 2018 – 89,221 miles
  • 2017 – 83,662 miles
  • 2016 – 75,964 miles
  • 2015 – 70,838 miles
  • 2014 – 64,349 miles
  • 2013 – 58,824 miles
  • 2012 – 47,762 miles
  • 2011 – 36,519 miles
  • 2010 – 25,633 miles
  • 2008 – 12,743 miles
  • 2007 – 11,324 miles
  • 2006 – 8,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under body (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads starting to get low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central exhaust clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe from steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,365 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,365 miles
    Test number
    668208684279
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under body (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,365 miles (+7,680)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,365 miles
    Test number
    167744886337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under body (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,685 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,685 miles
    Test number
    932822637521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,681 miles (+7,660)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,681 miles
    Test number
    136150482882
    • DangerousRear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Both left and right Rear seat belts badly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,021 miles (+7,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,021 miles
    Test number
    918390594426
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass100,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,421 miles
    Test number
    506147301472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,421 miles (+4,902)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,421 miles
    Test number
    719969025763
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass95,519 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,519 miles
    Test number
    809766429241
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,503 miles (+6,282)1 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,503 miles
    Test number
    250227839716
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,221 miles
    Test number
    317989796809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mount broken

  11. Fail89,220 miles (+5,558)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,220 miles
    Test number
    789510216722
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mount broken

  12. Pass83,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    629546776550
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail83,662 miles (+7,698)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    949196560807
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass75,964 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    802530879235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,838 miles (+6,489)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    779057235012
    • 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • NotePower steering pipe slightly damp

  16. Pass64,349 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    618678544005
    • NoteN/s/r tyre runout inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre nail/cracks /runout

  17. Fail64,349 miles (+5,525)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    876838844053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre runout inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre nail/cracks /runout

  18. Pass58,824 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,824 miles
    Test number
    189016843068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  19. Fail58,824 miles (+11,062)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,824 miles
    Test number
    476383643026
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  20. Pass47,762 miles (+107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,762 miles
    Test number
    639841042061
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  21. Fail47,655 miles (+11,136)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    366409832025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  22. Pass36,519 miles (+10,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,519 miles
    Test number
    636369641000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,633 miles (+12,890)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,633 miles
    Test number
    104820550498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,743 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,743 miles
    Test number
    574619408301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,324 miles
    Test number
    382394057386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail11,324 miles (+2,838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,324 miles
    Test number
    874504157313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  27. Pass8,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,486 miles
    Test number
    304091346248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FBV

Does LD53 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FBV expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FBV?
The MOT on LD53 FBV expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FBV done?
LD53 FBV was recorded at 123,365 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 6,755 miles a year.
Has LD53 FBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FBV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 FBV 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 FBV find?
LD53 FBV passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under body; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint, and 5 more.

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