Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc
LD53 LDLMOT history
LD53 LDL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,940 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 99,940 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 LDL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 LDL was last recorded at 99,940 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 5,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2020: 82,906 miles, lower than 82,907 miles on 19 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 94,170 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,770 miles
- Average per year
- 4,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,940 miles
- 2024 – 94,170 miles
- 2023 – 90,440 miles
- 2022 – 87,906 miles
- 2021 – 84,171 miles
- 2020 – 82,906 miles
- 2019 – 81,830 miles
- 2018 – 80,105 miles
- 2017 – 79,346 miles
- 2016 – 77,495 miles
- 2015 – 75,910 miles
- 2014 – 74,958 miles
- 2013 – 73,818 miles
- 2012 – 67,443 miles
- 2011 – 56,108 miles
- 2010 – 46,294 miles
- 2009 – 39,015 miles
- 2008 – 35,408 miles
- 2007 – 27,024 miles
- 2006 – 19,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,940 miles
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryGrease leak at nearside inner driveshaft gaiterRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside front brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads getting low
- AdvisorySome suspension component's corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear axle beam corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,940 miles (+5,770)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 99,940 miles
- Test number
- 634294338057
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryGrease leak at nearside inner driveshaft gaiter
- AdvisoryNearside front brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads getting low
- AdvisorySome suspension component's corroded
Pass94,170 miles (+3,730)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 94,170 miles
- Test number
- 825628936568
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryGrease leak at nearside inner driveshaft gaiter
- AdvisoryOil leak at oil filter
- AdvisorySome suspension component's corroded
Pass90,440 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 90,440 miles
- Test number
- 890883129361
- AdvisoryGrease leak at nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
Fail90,440 miles (+2,534)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,440 miles
- Test number
- 715640522419
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGrease leak at nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
Pass87,906 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 87,906 miles
- Test number
- 172142820159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious suspension componants corroded
Fail87,906 miles (+3,735)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,906 miles
- Test number
- 645606928147
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious suspension componants corroded
Pass84,171 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 84,171 miles
- Test number
- 979246845057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front hubs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low on tread
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Fail84,171 miles (+1,265)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,171 miles
- Test number
- 587574190994
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front hubs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low on tread
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass82,906 miles (-1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 82,906 miles
- Test number
- 872761957459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront hubs corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Fail82,907 miles (+2)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,907 miles
- Test number
- 380128469021
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding --centre mount deteriorating
- AdvisoryN/S/F inner CV boot weeping grease.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S drive shaft corroding
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wall perishing slightly
- AdvisoryO/S/R shock absorber casing corroding.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn down to wear indicator and perishing
- AdvisoryRear axle beam and mounts showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake application / release uneven 27% (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sign of corrosion around front subframe -rear mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,905 miles (+1,075)1 dangerous5 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,905 miles
- Test number
- 770441917723
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding --centre mount deteriorating
- AdvisoryN/S/F inner CV boot weeping grease.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S drive shaft corroding
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wall perishing slightly
- AdvisoryO/S/R shock absorber casing corroding.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn down to wear indicator and perishing
- AdvisoryRear axle beam and mounts showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S/F brake lagging on release 28% (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sign of corrosion around front subframe -rear mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,830 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,830 miles
- Test number
- 427329605998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,105 miles (+759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 80,105 miles
- Test number
- 675600163170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,346 miles (+1,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 79,346 miles
- Test number
- 714020729725
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass77,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,495 miles
- Test number
- 328589871982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,495 miles (+1,585)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,495 miles
- Test number
- 946602953466
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass75,910 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 75,910 miles
- Test number
- 124331282222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,958 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 74,958 miles
- Test number
- 446021744228
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail74,958 miles (+1,140)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,958 miles
- Test number
- 689241444226
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass73,818 miles (+6,375)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 73,818 miles
- Test number
- 929851143280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,443 miles (+11,335)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 67,443 miles
- Test number
- 625278052265
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass56,108 miles (+9,814)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,108 miles
- Test number
- 499092851283
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs worn
- NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
Pass46,294 miles (+7,279)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,294 miles
- Test number
- 123157150201
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront disc,s lipped.
- NoteMouse has been in engine bay.
- NoteO/s/f brake pads about half worn.
- NoteRear brake pads about half worn.
- NoteRear no plate poor condition.
Pass39,015 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 39,015 miles
- Test number
- 641400549287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteThe front wiper blades are starting to smeer the windscreen.
- NoteThe nearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge.
- NoteThe rear registration plate has faded and become defaced due to water ingress.
Fail39,015 miles (+3,607)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,015 miles
- Test number
- 192960149209
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteThe front wiper blades are starting to smeer the windscreen.
- NoteThe nearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge.
- NoteThe rear registration plate has faded and become defaced due to water ingress.
Pass35,408 miles (+8,384)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 35,408 miles
- Test number
- 372260948436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,024 miles (+7,123)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,024 miles
- Test number
- 894280047224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,901 miles
- Test number
- 203134946273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,901 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,901 miles
- Test number
- 314684746241
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD53 LDL
- Does LD53 LDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LDL is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 LDL?
- The MOT on LD53 LDL is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 LDL done?
- LD53 LDL was recorded at 99,940 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,182 miles a year.
- Has LD53 LDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 LDL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 LDL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 LDL find?
- LD53 LDL passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pads getting low; grease leak at nearside inner driveshaft gaiter; nearside front brake disc corroded, and 2 more.
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