Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc
LD53 LFBMOT history
LD53 LFB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 126,072 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 LFB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 LFB was last recorded at 126,072 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 2,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 123,663 miles · 1 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,409 miles
- Average per year
- 5,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 126,072 miles
- 2022 – 123,663 miles
- 2020 – 123,608 miles
- 2019 – 119,963 miles
- 2017 – 119,963 miles
- 2016 – 119,963 miles
- 2015 – 114,265 miles
- 2014 – 99,111 miles
- 2013 – 91,416 miles
- 2012 – 81,100 miles
- 2011 – 70,185 miles
- 2009 – 57,103 miles
- 2008 – 51,633 miles
- 2007 – 42,991 miles
- 2006 – 31,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front shocks heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,072 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 126,072 miles
- Test number
- 560354179431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail126,072 miles (+2,409)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,072 miles
- Test number
- 959939873015
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass123,663 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 123,663 miles
- Test number
- 468231100290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,608 miles (+3,645)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 123,608 miles
- Test number
- 189474185511
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,963 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 119,963 miles
- Test number
- 692788456115
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shocks heavily corroded
Fail119,963 miles1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,963 miles
- Test number
- 373240612523
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mid to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shocks heavily corroded
Pass119,963 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 119,963 miles
- Test number
- 669132400290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail119,963 miles5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,963 miles
- Test number
- 134666571939
- FailureNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass119,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 119,963 miles
- Test number
- 347196874827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,963 miles (+5,698)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,963 miles
- Test number
- 727000955054
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass114,265 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 114,265 miles
- Test number
- 708156855195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,244 miles (+15,133)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,244 miles
- Test number
- 467088635153
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine light on
Pass99,111 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,111 miles
- Test number
- 426625694035
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,416 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 91,416 miles
- Test number
- 515213193013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,416 miles (+10,316)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,416 miles
- Test number
- 779543193048
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,100 miles (+10,915)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 81,100 miles
- Test number
- 656005892087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,185 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 70,185 miles
- Test number
- 706849761071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,183 miles (+13,080)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,183 miles
- Test number
- 999058061014
- FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
- FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Pass57,103 miles (+5,470)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 57,103 miles
- Test number
- 534035349363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,633 miles (+183)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,633 miles
- Test number
- 731925768396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded to edges
Fail51,450 miles (+8,459)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,450 miles
- Test number
- 340267858331
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded to edges
Pass42,991 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 42,991 miles
- Test number
- 970745667340
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail42,991 miles (+322)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,991 miles
- Test number
- 512575267330
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 42,669 miles
- Test number
- 383776347305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,669 miles (+10,772)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,669 miles
- Test number
- 562876947369
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass31,897 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 31,897 miles
- Test number
- 860382386235
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Questions about LD53 LFB
- Does LD53 LFB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 LFB expired on 11 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 LFB?
- The MOT on LD53 LFB expired on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 LFB done?
- LD53 LFB was recorded at 126,072 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
- Has LD53 LFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 LFB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 LFB 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 LFB find?
- LD53 LFB passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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