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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LD53 KJOMOT history

LD53 KJO is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LD53 KJO red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,025 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KJO was last recorded at 127,025 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,315 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,710 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,025 miles
  • 2025 – 124,315 miles
  • 2024 – 119,198 miles
  • 2023 – 107,302 miles
  • 2022 – 94,128 miles
  • 2021 – 91,166 miles
  • 2019 – 82,629 miles
  • 2018 – 73,885 miles
  • 2017 – 60,886 miles
  • 2016 – 52,638 miles
  • 2015 – 46,506 miles
  • 2014 – 41,008 miles
  • 2013 – 35,882 miles
  • 2012 – 30,447 miles
  • 2011 – 26,322 miles
  • 2010 – 24,392 miles
  • 2009 – 22,928 miles
  • 2008 – 22,150 miles
  • 2007 – 20,734 miles
  • 2006 – 17,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,025 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,025 miles (+2,710)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,025 miles
    Test number
    230481292430
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,315 miles (+5,117)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,315 miles
    Test number
    779637951000
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass119,198 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    375241160142
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail119,193 miles (+11,891)4 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,193 miles
    Test number
    737214141961
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,302 miles (+13,174)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    817274438758
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    497391290462
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail94,128 miles (+2,962)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    696637308970
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass91,166 miles (+8,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,166 miles
    Test number
    627661585541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass82,629 miles (+8,744)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    141509630203
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass73,885 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,885 miles
    Test number
    273779399189
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail73,885 miles (+12,999)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,885 miles
    Test number
    534524491744
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass60,886 miles (+8,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,886 miles
    Test number
    929359871270
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary

  13. Pass52,638 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    976838209479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,506 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    338215725479
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre showing signs of age / cracking through tread

  15. Fail46,506 miles (+5,498)2 dangerous6 failures2 repaired12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    368775325402
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre showing signs of age / cracking through tread
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre showing signs of age / cracking through tread

  16. Pass41,008 miles (+5,126)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    449273624229
    • 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)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount brockon
    • NoteRear brake pads are low

  17. Pass35,882 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    278791813280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,447 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,447 miles
    Test number
    188763222263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,322 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,322 miles
    Test number
    307699021252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,392 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,392 miles
    Test number
    351231520222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,928 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,928 miles
    Test number
    604587839284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,150 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,150 miles
    Test number
    671899368236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,734 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,734 miles
    Test number
    313917257462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    581051776206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KJO

Does LD53 KJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 KJO is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KJO?
The MOT on LD53 KJO is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 KJO done?
LD53 KJO was recorded at 127,025 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has LD53 KJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KJO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 KJO 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 KJO find?
LD53 KJO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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