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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 FRFMOT history

LD53 FRF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 224,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2023.

LD53 FRF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
224,041 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FRF was last recorded at 224,041 miles on 28 Oct 2023, 7,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,217 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,824 miles
Average per year
11,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 224,041 miles
  • 2022 – 216,217 miles
  • 2021 – 208,854 miles
  • 2020 – 203,233 miles
  • 2019 – 198,305 miles
  • 2018 – 192,638 miles
  • 2017 – 182,728 miles
  • 2016 – 159,257 miles
  • 2015 – 138,237 miles
  • 2014 – 124,884 miles
  • 2013 – 117,245 miles
  • 2012 – 106,433 miles
  • 2011 – 93,891 miles
  • 2010 – 82,695 miles
  • 2009 – 68,989 miles
  • 2008 – 51,480 miles
  • 2007 – 33,260 miles
  • 2006 – 23,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,041 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (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.

  • Valve stem slightly damaged valve steams deteriorating Nearside rear, Offside rear and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,041 miles (+7,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    224,041 miles
    Test number
    107308558872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass216,217 miles (+7,363)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    216,217 miles
    Test number
    983125398118
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass208,854 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    208,854 miles
    Test number
    436642891405
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail208,854 miles (+5,621)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,854 miles
    Test number
    987486146124
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,233 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    203,233 miles
    Test number
    184478939395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,305 miles (+5,667)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    198,305 miles
    Test number
    460157932647
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass192,638 miles (+9,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    192,638 miles
    Test number
    141885906008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOsr parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryParking brake high

  8. Pass182,728 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    182,728 miles
    Test number
    427862280627
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged valve steams deteriorating Nearside rear, Offside rear and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

  9. Fail182,699 miles (+23,442)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,699 miles
    Test number
    173025308924
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake cable outer sleeve collapsing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake 106 compared 147 nearside
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged valve steams deteriorating Nearside rear, Offside rear and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

  10. Pass159,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,257 miles
    Test number
    221576470983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail159,257 miles (+21,020)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,257 miles
    Test number
    907672628092
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers snapped (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe snapped (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass138,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    873381729486
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

  13. Fail138,237 miles (+13,353)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    212705516263
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

  14. Pass124,884 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,884 miles
    Test number
    559610164278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,245 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,245 miles
    Test number
    958485593299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail117,239 miles (+10,806)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,239 miles
    Test number
    336564393460
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass106,433 miles (+12,542)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    958088592251
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  18. Pass93,891 miles (+11,196)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    117139871204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear wiper missing
    • NoteChild seat fitted
    • NoteNoise from wipers
    • NoteSlight coolant leak

  19. Pass82,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    341715380200
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail82,695 miles (+13,706)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    784994580220
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,989 miles (+17,509)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    164841289212
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail51,480 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,480 miles
    Test number
    350387998491
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass51,480 miles (+18,220)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,480 miles
    Test number
    974577798212
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail33,260 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    852921957257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass33,260 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    950051857206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,505 miles
    Test number
    854973866235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FRF

Does LD53 FRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FRF expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FRF?
The MOT on LD53 FRF expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FRF done?
LD53 FRF was recorded at 224,041 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2023, an average of 11,725 miles a year.
Has LD53 FRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FRF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 FRF 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 FRF find?
LD53 FRF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear coil spring corroded both.

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