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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 FPPMOT history

LD53 FPP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LD53 FPP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,436 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FPP
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FPP was last recorded at 127,436 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,229 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,207 miles
Average per year
5,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,436 miles
  • 2025 – 124,229 miles
  • 2024 – 123,246 miles
  • 2023 – 103,447 miles
  • 2022 – 100,948 miles
  • 2021 – 98,369 miles
  • 2020 – 95,451 miles
  • 2019 – 93,502 miles
  • 2018 – 89,034 miles
  • 2017 – 83,719 miles
  • 2016 – 79,131 miles
  • 2015 – 74,602 miles
  • 2014 – 70,422 miles
  • 2013 – 63,187 miles
  • 2012 – 53,975 miles
  • 2011 – 46,338 miles
  • 2010 – 40,671 miles
  • 2009 – 35,298 miles
  • 2008 – 30,473 miles
  • 2007 – 24,422 miles
  • 2006 – 17,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,436 miles (+3,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,436 miles
    Test number
    199039612808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,229 miles (+983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,229 miles
    Test number
    212064775482
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join in front of cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail123,246 miles (+19,799)5 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,246 miles
    Test number
    843840277610
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass103,447 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    877305502755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,250 miles (+2,302)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,250 miles
    Test number
    723556303691
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner insecure allowing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,948 miles (+2,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,948 miles
    Test number
    169958405450
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass98,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    789139381447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,369 miles (+2,918)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    572181076467
    • MajorNearside 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))

  9. Pass95,451 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,451 miles
    Test number
    393537216588
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail95,451 miles (+1,949)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,451 miles
    Test number
    931980666084
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass93,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,502 miles
    Test number
    161773733444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail93,499 miles (+4,465)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    566143526578
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass89,034 miles (+5,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,034 miles
    Test number
    981578878072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass83,719 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    915016236919
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass79,131 miles (+4,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    484546088034
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken but system adequately supported

  16. Pass74,602 miles (+4,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,602 miles
    Test number
    622067182811
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,422 miles (+7,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    525741364234
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass63,187 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    899484563208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail63,187 miles (+9,212)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    838814163295
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass53,975 miles (+7,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    565715262258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass46,338 miles (+5,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    355639051450
    • NoteSlight blow from front exhaust flexi

  22. Pass40,671 miles (+5,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,671 miles
    Test number
    203880270251
    • NoteSlight blow from front exhaust flexi and in poor condition

  23. Pass35,298 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,298 miles
    Test number
    340667769242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,473 miles (+6,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    331410068202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass24,422 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,422 miles
    Test number
    314176647236
    • NotePrevious advisories still stand

  26. Fail24,420 miles (+6,476)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,420 miles
    Test number
    700426847240
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  27. Pass17,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,944 miles
    Test number
    494059656284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD53 FPP

Does LD53 FPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FPP is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FPP?
The MOT on LD53 FPP is valid until 20 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 FPP done?
LD53 FPP was recorded at 127,436 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,450 miles a year.
Has LD53 FPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FPP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 FPP 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 FPP find?
LD53 FPP passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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