
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc
LD53 JVKMOT history
LD53 JVK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 May 2024
- Mileage
- 104,233 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 JVK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 JVK was last recorded at 104,233 miles on 11 May 2023, 11,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 92,532 miles · 30 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,701 miles
- Average per year
- 5,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 104,233 miles
- 2022 – 92,532 miles
- 2021 – 83,025 miles
- 2020 – 73,226 miles
- 2019 – 71,347 miles
- 2018 – 68,911 miles
- 2017 – 65,450 miles
- 2016 – 60,098 miles
- 2015 – 54,959 miles
- 2014 – 49,502 miles
- 2013 – 42,279 miles
- 2012 – 37,511 miles
- 2011 – 31,268 miles
- 2010 – 26,054 miles
- 2009 – 23,390 miles
- 2008 – 20,933 miles
- 2007 – 17,298 miles
- 2006 – 12,448 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BONE MOUNT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,233 miles (+11,701)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 104,233 miles
- Test number
- 707910930927
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,532 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 92,532 miles
- Test number
- 907050239674
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail92,532 miles (+9,507)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,532 miles
- Test number
- 167089917361
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass83,025 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 83,025 miles
- Test number
- 387859679804
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BONE MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective BOX (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail83,024 miles (+9,798)3 dangerous9 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,024 miles
- Test number
- 606228988474
- DangerousNearside Rear 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))
- DangerousRear Undertray likely to become detached UNDER FUEL TANK (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKING WHEN ATTEMPTED TO TEST (8.2.1.2 (d))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view WING MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BONE MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective BOX (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,226 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 73,226 miles
- Test number
- 440718219961
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass71,347 miles (+2,436)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 71,347 miles
- Test number
- 611470868218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,911 miles
- Test number
- 605602502785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,911 miles (+3,461)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,911 miles
- Test number
- 376381917658
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Pass65,450 miles (+5,352)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 65,450 miles
- Test number
- 492909648746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,098 miles (+5,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 60,098 miles
- Test number
- 720899597000
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,959 miles (+5,457)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 54,959 miles
- Test number
- 320323736513
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass49,502 miles (+7,223)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 49,502 miles
- Test number
- 856860964200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,279 miles (+4,768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,279 miles
- Test number
- 665266653207
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 37,511 miles
- Test number
- 397909952447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,511 miles (+6,243)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,511 miles
- Test number
- 628749152262
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteE.m.l on
Pass31,268 miles (+5,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 31,268 miles
- Test number
- 748048061260
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,054 miles (+2,664)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 26,054 miles
- Test number
- 293328560248
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSmall blow from centre exhaust joint.
Pass23,390 miles (+2,457)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 23,390 miles
- Test number
- 954308369287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass20,933 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,933 miles
- Test number
- 692898268219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,298 miles (+4,850)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 17,298 miles
- Test number
- 953819867217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 12,448 miles
- Test number
- 681171746236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 JVK
- Does LD53 JVK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 JVK expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 JVK?
- The MOT on LD53 JVK expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 JVK done?
- LD53 JVK was recorded at 104,233 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 5,497 miles a year.
- Has LD53 JVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 JVK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 JVK 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 JVK find?
- LD53 JVK passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side, and 6 more.
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