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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 FDMMOT history

LD53 FDM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

LD53 FDM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
56,686 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FDM was last recorded at 56,686 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,650 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 56,686 miles
  • 2022 – 52,994 miles
  • 2021 – 50,208 miles
  • 2019 – 46,208 miles
  • 2017 – 45,765 miles
  • 2016 – 44,918 miles
  • 2015 – 44,203 miles
  • 2014 – 43,312 miles
  • 2013 – 41,842 miles
  • 2011 – 40,140 miles
  • 2010 – 38,925 miles
  • 2009 – 36,628 miles
  • 2008 – 34,296 miles
  • 2007 – 31,697 miles
  • 2006 – 26,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,686 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,686 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    973599484383
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp loose

  2. Fail56,650 miles (+3,656)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    901363067869
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp loose

  3. Pass52,994 miles (+2,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    277818467365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass50,208 miles (+4,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    580477642665
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass46,208 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    856059784277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,765 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    959903033481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,628 miles (+710)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,628 miles
    Test number
    171644424575
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  8. Pass44,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    135545582008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail44,918 miles (+715)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    291583854812
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front and center (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass44,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    351621925729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,203 miles (+891)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    435998710925
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass43,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,312 miles
    Test number
    135635364259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,312 miles (+1,470)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,312 miles
    Test number
    257015664231
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers are worn
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres have hairline cracks and are very worn

  14. Pass41,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    139176893461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail41,842 miles (+1,702)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    127786893089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass40,140 miles (+1,215)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    479356671208
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvice o/s/r tyre on excessive crack not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteCoolant level very low

  17. Pass38,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,925 miles
    Test number
    432104960234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail38,925 miles (+2,297)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,925 miles
    Test number
    613794660257
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,628 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    274078869292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,296 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,296 miles
    Test number
    744143508385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,697 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,697 miles
    Test number
    181903347273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,576 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,576 miles
    Test number
    291515876260
    • NoteNote: nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted
    • NoteStrong advise on offside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

Questions about LD53 FDM

Does LD53 FDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FDM expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FDM?
The MOT on LD53 FDM expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FDM done?
LD53 FDM was recorded at 56,686 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 1,767 miles a year.
Has LD53 FDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FDM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 FDM 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 FDM find?
LD53 FDM passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside headlamp loose.

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