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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 FDNMOT history

LD53 FDN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.

LD53 FDN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
172,209 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FDN was last recorded at 172,209 miles on 16 Sept 2023, 4,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,885 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,324 miles
Average per year
6,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,209 miles
  • 2022 – 167,885 miles
  • 2021 – 156,402 miles
  • 2020 – 142,285 miles
  • 2019 – 129,949 miles
  • 2018 – 116,995 miles
  • 2017 – 115,981 miles
  • 2016 – 114,489 miles
  • 2015 – 111,218 miles
  • 2014 – 107,758 miles
  • 2013 – 104,539 miles
  • 2012 – 100,706 miles
  • 2011 – 97,078 miles
  • 2010 – 91,786 miles
  • 2009 – 83,788 miles
  • 2008 – 75,965 miles
  • 2007 – 68,905 miles
  • 2006 – 61,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,209 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front wing has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,209 miles (+4,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    172,209 miles
    Test number
    494066762802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass167,885 miles (+11,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,885 miles
    Test number
    840410242108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,402 miles (+14,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    156,402 miles
    Test number
    380168175115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,285 miles (+12,336)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,285 miles
    Test number
    844606847232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,949 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,949 miles
    Test number
    997606299805
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail129,948 miles (+12,953)3 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,948 miles
    Test number
    296887357836
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,995 miles (+1,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    246709564535
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass115,981 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,981 miles
    Test number
    995829389583
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass114,489 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    193228035265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    698119705259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,218 miles (+3,460)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    446178905204
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass107,758 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,758 miles
    Test number
    376511594142
    • NoteVarious chips in front screen but none larger than 10mm

  13. Fail107,758 miles (+3,219)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,758 miles
    Test number
    237271594109
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVarious chips in front screen but none larger than 10mm

  14. Pass104,539 miles (+3,833)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,539 miles
    Test number
    369936493101
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount defected

  15. Pass100,706 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    707746102248
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass97,078 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,078 miles
    Test number
    195621201207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,786 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    190378880156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,788 miles
    Test number
    372276599103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,788 miles (+7,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,788 miles
    Test number
    344806799130
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass75,965 miles (+7,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,965 miles
    Test number
    911385908257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass68,905 miles (+7,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    223338307245
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass61,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,890 miles
    Test number
    302270416380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 FDN

Does LD53 FDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FDN expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FDN?
The MOT on LD53 FDN expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FDN done?
LD53 FDN was recorded at 172,209 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2023, an average of 6,543 miles a year.
Has LD53 FDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FDN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LD53 FDN 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 FDN find?
LD53 FDN passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2.

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