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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 FPNMOT history

LD53 FPN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LD53 FPN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,845 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FPN was last recorded at 126,845 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,843 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,845 miles
  • 2024 – 122,039 miles
  • 2023 – 115,025 miles
  • 2022 – 111,214 miles
  • 2021 – 107,058 miles
  • 2020 – 104,555 miles
  • 2019 – 103,943 miles
  • 2018 – 102,090 miles
  • 2017 – 99,115 miles
  • 2016 – 96,094 miles
  • 2015 – 91,393 miles
  • 2014 – 86,164 miles
  • 2013 – 81,190 miles
  • 2012 – 77,443 miles
  • 2011 – 74,054 miles
  • 2010 – 64,037 miles
  • 2009 – 57,110 miles
  • 2008 – 50,497 miles
  • 2007 – 42,656 miles
  • 2006 – 33,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,845 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc has a 10mm wide corroded lip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,845 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,845 miles
    Test number
    114816349717
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,843 miles (+4,804)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,843 miles
    Test number
    941920752584
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,039 miles (+7,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,039 miles
    Test number
    585315592085
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass115,025 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,025 miles
    Test number
    238814371975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,975 miles (+3,761)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,975 miles
    Test number
    258441627612
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,214 miles (+4,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    693562870493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass107,058 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,058 miles
    Test number
    104276459464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,555 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    448189405584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,943 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,943 miles
    Test number
    770341175056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,090 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,090 miles
    Test number
    943997839579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc has a 10mm wide corroded lip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryN/s mounting rubber split on centre exhaust bracket - exhaust secure

  11. Fail102,088 miles (+2,973)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    344893532702
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc has a 10mm wide corroded lip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryN/s mounting rubber split on centre exhaust bracket - exhaust secure

  12. Pass99,115 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    553604075931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater condensated - not affecting lighting
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint boot slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm ball joint boots stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes stress cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s mounting rubber deteriorated and split on centre exhaust bracket
    • AdvisoryRear ends of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

  13. Fail99,115 miles (+3,021)4 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    232896533254
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater condensated - not affecting lighting
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint boot slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm ball joint boots stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes stress cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s mounting rubber deteriorated and split on centre exhaust bracket
    • AdvisoryRear ends of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

  14. Pass96,094 miles (+4,701)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,094 miles
    Test number
    143559926644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint boot slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAux. drive belt slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket n/s rubber mounting split

  15. Pass91,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    652245695309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail91,392 miles (+5,228)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    591693875182
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated but still functioning

  17. Pass86,164 miles (+4,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,164 miles
    Test number
    616052224329
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail81,190 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,190 miles
    Test number
    375050013341
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass81,190 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,190 miles
    Test number
    469810413338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,443 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,443 miles
    Test number
    378066182476
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentral exhaust mounting bracket is broken but system is still adequately supported.

  21. Pass77,443 miles (+3,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,443 miles
    Test number
    947866582265
    • NoteCentral exhaust mounting bracket is broken but system is still adequately supported.

  22. Pass74,054 miles (+10,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,054 miles
    Test number
    259340791244
    • 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)

  23. Pass64,037 miles (+6,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    144447480280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,110 miles (+6,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    350205389423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    991558788217
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Fail50,484 miles (+7,828)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    142578988275
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Fail42,656 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    300598277252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass42,656 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    454488377271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    940402596281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FPN

Does LD53 FPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FPN is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FPN?
The MOT on LD53 FPN is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FPN done?
LD53 FPN was recorded at 126,845 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has LD53 FPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FPN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 FPN 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 FPN find?
LD53 FPN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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