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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LD53 FDUMOT history

LD53 FDU is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2023.

LD53 FDU green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
173,770 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FDU was last recorded at 173,770 miles on 1 Jul 2023, 3,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,092 miles · 8 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,678 miles
Average per year
7,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,770 miles
  • 2022 – 170,092 miles
  • 2020 – 166,819 miles
  • 2019 – 163,963 miles
  • 2018 – 158,626 miles
  • 2017 – 157,612 miles
  • 2016 – 154,957 miles
  • 2015 – 149,333 miles
  • 2014 – 138,483 miles
  • 2013 – 128,453 miles
  • 2012 – 117,506 miles
  • 2011 – 105,232 miles
  • 2010 – 94,084 miles
  • 2009 – 83,236 miles
  • 2008 – 77,038 miles
  • 2007 – 72,534 miles
  • 2006 – 52,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,770 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,770 miles (+3,678)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    173,770 miles
    Test number
    894836778165
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass170,092 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,092 miles
    Test number
    525737148950
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  3. Fail170,081 miles (+3,262)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,081 miles
    Test number
    718440094212
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  4. Pass166,819 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,819 miles
    Test number
    779376792300
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail166,813 miles (+2,850)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,813 miles
    Test number
    809714310177
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass163,963 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,963 miles
    Test number
    607545513983
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail163,956 miles (+5,330)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,956 miles
    Test number
    400492743553
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,626 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,626 miles
    Test number
    973041831026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail158,624 miles (+1,012)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,624 miles
    Test number
    586673060689
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass157,612 miles (+2,655)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,612 miles
    Test number
    224500193220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear axle bushes have slight play

  11. Pass154,957 miles (+5,624)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,957 miles
    Test number
    195818265845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCuts in nearside front tyre inner wall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass149,333 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    149,333 miles
    Test number
    206470945041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,331 miles (+10,848)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,331 miles
    Test number
    889898335063
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOdd style wheel rims fitted to front axle

  14. Pass138,483 miles (+10,030)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    138,483 miles
    Test number
    875940944019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine manegament light on

  15. Pass128,453 miles (+10,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,453 miles
    Test number
    945990833011
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass117,506 miles (+12,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,506 miles
    Test number
    327765832032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  17. Pass105,232 miles (+11,148)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    775544831031
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt requires attentino soon
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight blow from centre to rear exhaust joint
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack joint

  18. Pass94,084 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,084 miles
    Test number
    582766330004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 70% worn
    • NoteFront tyres on 3mm wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limit nearside rear on 2mm both stress cracking
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded,pads approx 70% worn

  19. Fail94,084 miles (+10,848)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,084 miles
    Test number
    983246730039
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 70% worn
    • NoteFront tyres on 3mm wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limit nearside rear on 2mm both stress cracking
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded,pads approx 70% worn

  20. Pass83,236 miles (+6,198)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,236 miles
    Test number
    194980639021
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate

  21. Pass77,038 miles (+4,504)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,038 miles
    Test number
    184172938474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCenter seat beld retacting mechanism stiff

  22. Pass72,534 miles (+19,822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    304431967218
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn down to wear indicaters

  23. Pass52,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,712 miles
    Test number
    300613246470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LD53 FDU

Does LD53 FDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FDU expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FDU?
The MOT on LD53 FDU expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FDU done?
LD53 FDU was recorded at 173,770 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2023, an average of 7,192 miles a year.
Has LD53 FDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FDU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 FDU 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 FDU find?
LD53 FDU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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