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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,898 cc

LD53 FCAMOT history

LD53 FCA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LD53 FCA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
181,389 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FCA was last recorded at 181,389 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,380 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,389 miles
  • 2025 – 177,972 miles
  • 2024 – 175,151 miles
  • 2023 – 170,941 miles
  • 2022 – 165,928 miles
  • 2021 – 159,527 miles
  • 2020 – 152,951 miles
  • 2019 – 144,954 miles
  • 2018 – 137,509 miles
  • 2017 – 132,290 miles
  • 2016 – 121,032 miles
  • 2015 – 113,474 miles
  • 2014 – 106,606 miles
  • 2013 – 96,388 miles
  • 2012 – 85,909 miles
  • 2011 – 76,124 miles
  • 2009 – 54,431 miles
  • 2008 – 42,856 miles
  • 2007 – 33,551 miles
  • 2006 – 26,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,389 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNO REAR BELTS TESTED USED AS VANRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have some corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,389 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    181,389 miles
    Test number
    696141147403
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNO REAR BELTS TESTED USED AS VAN
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have some corrosion

  2. Fail181,380 miles (+3,408)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,380 miles
    Test number
    124038662068
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNO REAR BELTS TESTED USED AS VAN
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have some corrosion

  3. Pass177,972 miles (+2,821)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    177,972 miles
    Test number
    569778729875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass175,151 miles (+4,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,151 miles
    Test number
    879839787392
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySOME REAR BRAKE INBALANCE

  5. Pass170,941 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,941 miles
    Test number
    913765872635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail170,873 miles (+4,945)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,873 miles
    Test number
    873964470370
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass165,928 miles (+6,401)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,928 miles
    Test number
    443113454942
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass159,527 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,527 miles
    Test number
    905691415794
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail159,527 miles (+6,576)1 dangerous8 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,527 miles
    Test number
    849407686286
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass152,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,951 miles
    Test number
    573031163522
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail152,951 miles (+7,997)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,951 miles
    Test number
    387617231361
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass144,954 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    240834437359
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail144,954 miles (+7,445)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    862382847303
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass137,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,509 miles
    Test number
    805989196441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail137,509 miles (+5,219)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,509 miles
    Test number
    652220163043
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass132,290 miles (+11,258)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,290 miles
    Test number
    233863004742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,032 miles (+7,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,032 miles
    Test number
    377490466152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv gator has a pinhole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass113,474 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,474 miles
    Test number
    973244850594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,606 miles (+10,218)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,606 miles
    Test number
    607414324241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,388 miles (+327)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,388 miles
    Test number
    837907523239
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Fail96,061 miles (+10,152)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    887970023217
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass85,909 miles (+9,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,909 miles
    Test number
    545616222225
    • NoteSlight wear in streeing rack

  23. Pass76,124 miles (+21,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,124 miles
    Test number
    757643411217
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass54,431 miles (+11,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    374510669430
    • NoteVery slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack tie rod joints

  25. Pass42,856 miles (+9,305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    351846358225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,551 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    742274967275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    912417556206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FCA

Does LD53 FCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FCA is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FCA?
The MOT on LD53 FCA is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FCA done?
LD53 FCA was recorded at 181,389 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
Has LD53 FCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FCA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 FCA 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 FCA find?
LD53 FCA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; no rear belts tested used as van; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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