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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 FBXMOT history

LD53 FBX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 67,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LD53 FBX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,487 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FBX
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
20 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FBX was last recorded at 67,487 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,030 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,457 miles
Average per year
2,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,487 miles
  • 2025 – 66,030 miles
  • 2024 – 64,521 miles
  • 2023 – 60,606 miles
  • 2022 – 55,792 miles
  • 2021 – 54,114 miles
  • 2019 – 52,466 miles
  • 2018 – 48,926 miles
  • 2017 – 46,034 miles
  • 2016 – 43,236 miles
  • 2015 – 39,328 miles
  • 2014 – 36,755 miles
  • 2013 – 34,324 miles
  • 2012 – 30,623 miles
  • 2011 – 28,320 miles
  • 2010 – 26,119 miles
  • 2009 – 24,452 miles
  • 2008 – 22,308 miles
  • 2007 – 19,697 miles
  • 2006 – 15,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Pipe both mounting points (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake calliper parking brake lever starting to not return fully.
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Off side rear tyre losing shape.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,487 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,487 miles
    Test number
    617051770688
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Pipe both mounting points (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake calliper parking brake lever starting to not return fully.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,487 miles (+1,457)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,487 miles
    Test number
    383888919364
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS & NS (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Pipe both mounting points (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake calliper parking brake lever starting to not return fully.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS. Heavily. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,030 miles
    Test number
    999945039726
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily cracked outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail66,030 miles (+1,509)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,030 miles
    Test number
    680236178885
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily cracked outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass64,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    196991300190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,521 miles (+3,915)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    928275707133
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe adrift/broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure broken/adrift (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass60,606 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,606 miles
    Test number
    458852291071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail60,605 miles (+4,813)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    809209067272
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass55,792 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    826331872701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    357590490554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,114 miles (+1,648)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    796343552619
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working fluid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking up on walls and tread,,Dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    818330944987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,465 miles (+3,539)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    869090235138
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation Brakes Spongy & fluctuating ,going down (1.2.1 (d))

  14. Pass48,926 miles (+2,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,926 miles
    Test number
    257833780373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass46,034 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    955075000692
    • AdvisoryBoth off side tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    734371279236
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre losing shape.

  17. Fail43,236 miles (+3,908)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    648711091858
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre losing shape.

  18. Pass39,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    396087215492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,328 miles (+2,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    757187015201
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass36,755 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,755 miles
    Test number
    706479014288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,324 miles
    Test number
    609218413291
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  22. Fail34,324 miles (+3,701)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,324 miles
    Test number
    498358913226
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteSlight binding on osr brake

  23. Pass30,623 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    105530622284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,320 miles (+2,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    808730521266
    • NoteFuel tank support straps slightly corroded but still support weight of fuel tank properly

  25. Pass26,119 miles (+1,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    250335010256
    • NoteSmall cut in near side rear tyre tread

  26. Pass24,452 miles (+2,144)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,452 miles
    Test number
    431396819291
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken

  27. Pass22,308 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,308 miles
    Test number
    804308818284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,697 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,697 miles
    Test number
    344559017242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,890 miles
    Test number
    830923436246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FBX

Does LD53 FBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FBX is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FBX?
The MOT on LD53 FBX is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FBX done?
LD53 FBX was recorded at 67,487 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,631 miles a year.
Has LD53 FBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FBX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 FBX 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 FBX find?
LD53 FBX passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective pipe both mounting points; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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