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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 LWLMOT history

LD53 LWL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

LD53 LWL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2021
Mileage
176,118 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LWL
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
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 LWL was last recorded at 176,118 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 7,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,315 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,803 miles
Average per year
8,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 176,118 miles
  • 2020 – 168,315 miles
  • 2019 – 159,460 miles
  • 2018 – 151,823 miles
  • 2017 – 143,855 miles
  • 2016 – 132,739 miles
  • 2015 – 122,231 miles
  • 2014 – 115,707 miles
  • 2013 – 107,713 miles
  • 2012 – 99,917 miles
  • 2011 – 91,438 miles
  • 2010 – 82,134 miles
  • 2009 – 73,353 miles
  • 2007 – 50,791 miles
  • 2006 – 41,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,118 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,118 miles (+7,803)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,118 miles
    Test number
    621915513636
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,315 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,315 miles
    Test number
    779196384293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail168,314 miles (+8,854)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,314 miles
    Test number
    522747627563
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass159,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,460 miles
    Test number
    218487818209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail159,460 miles (+7,637)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,460 miles
    Test number
    757131360988
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass151,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,823 miles
    Test number
    446236276424
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail151,823 miles (+7,968)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,823 miles
    Test number
    263218618463
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass143,855 miles (+11,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,855 miles
    Test number
    324519335748
    • 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 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)

  9. Pass132,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,739 miles
    Test number
    579060364385
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail132,739 miles (+10,508)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,739 miles
    Test number
    248759104057
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass122,231 miles (+6,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,231 miles
    Test number
    846306255160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass115,707 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,707 miles
    Test number
    238973064123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,604 miles (+7,891)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    257700264195
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass107,713 miles (+7,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    468537653131
    • NoteOsr brake hose mist of oil no leaks

  15. Pass99,917 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,917 miles
    Test number
    255990562436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,438 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    278403471130
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass91,438 miles (+9,304)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    968783271124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,134 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    582090480110
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass82,134 miles (+8,781)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    984820780145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,353 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    190437389170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,327 miles (+22,536)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    800042989161
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass50,791 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    114464757267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    901338356240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,400 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    610588656209
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LD53 LWL

Does LD53 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LWL expired on 6 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LWL?
The MOT on LD53 LWL expired on 6 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LWL done?
LD53 LWL was recorded at 176,118 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 8,853 miles a year.
Has LD53 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LWL has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 LWL 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 LWL find?
LD53 LWL failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; offside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch, and 5 more.

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