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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 LXBMOT history

LD53 LXB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 240,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LD53 LXB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
240,051 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LXB
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
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LXB was last recorded at 240,051 miles on 28 May 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,029 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,051 miles
  • 2025 – 233,899 miles
  • 2024 – 229,241 miles
  • 2023 – 228,479 miles
  • 2022 – 225,505 miles
  • 2021 – 220,711 miles
  • 2019 – 220,703 miles
  • 2018 – 214,181 miles
  • 2017 – 209,245 miles
  • 2016 – 203,752 miles
  • 2015 – 196,039 miles
  • 2014 – 185,377 miles
  • 2013 – 176,554 miles
  • 2012 – 166,655 miles
  • 2011 – 154,289 miles
  • 2010 – 142,770 miles
  • 2009 – 132,918 miles
  • 2008 – 120,883 miles
  • 2006 – 108,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,051 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Coolant leak radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,051 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    240,051 miles
    Test number
    694146633996
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail240,029 miles (+6,130)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,029 miles
    Test number
    628911445316
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass233,899 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    233,899 miles
    Test number
    459351462577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail233,894 miles (+4,653)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,894 miles
    Test number
    512523420280
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass229,241 miles (+762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    229,241 miles
    Test number
    175831587274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator

  6. Pass228,479 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    228,479 miles
    Test number
    964765102071
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail228,477 miles (+2,972)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,477 miles
    Test number
    157582430344
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass225,505 miles (+4,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    225,505 miles
    Test number
    454732367722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass220,711 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    220,711 miles
    Test number
    776525362560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail220,708 miles (+5)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,708 miles
    Test number
    145774638425
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail220,703 miles (+6,522)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,703 miles
    Test number
    660353184707
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass214,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    214,181 miles
    Test number
    471368044308
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail214,173 miles (+4,928)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,173 miles
    Test number
    758287304682
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass209,245 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    209,245 miles
    Test number
    782171882343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail209,235 miles (+5,483)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,235 miles
    Test number
    709758073480
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass203,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    203,752 miles
    Test number
    432495186987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail203,752 miles (+7,713)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,752 miles
    Test number
    692593782623
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass196,039 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    196,039 miles
    Test number
    962425480723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass185,377 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    185,377 miles
    Test number
    816243894247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass176,554 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    176,554 miles
    Test number
    409795203432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail176,494 miles (+9,839)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,494 miles
    Test number
    177641903352
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Pass166,655 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    166,655 miles
    Test number
    547317902301
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail166,565 miles (+12,276)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,565 miles
    Test number
    919850502304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass154,289 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    154,289 miles
    Test number
    129250391262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail154,281 miles (+11,511)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,281 miles
    Test number
    878277181261
    • 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)

  26. Pass142,770 miles (+9,852)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    142,770 miles
    Test number
    490115500364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass132,918 miles (+4,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    132,918 miles
    Test number
    882227109319
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass128,024 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    128,024 miles
    Test number
    922730829071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail120,883 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    240188318010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

  30. Pass120,883 miles (+12,477)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    482458518098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail108,406 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    484694606434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass108,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    834934606346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LXB

Does LD53 LXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LXB is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LXB?
The MOT on LD53 LXB is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 LXB done?
LD53 LXB was recorded at 240,051 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,726 miles a year.
Has LD53 LXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LXB has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 LXB 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 LXB find?
LD53 LXB passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills.

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