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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LD53 MMXMOT history

LD53 MMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

LD53 MMX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,272 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 MMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 MMX was last recorded at 130,272 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 2,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,520 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,752 miles
Average per year
5,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,272 miles
  • 2024 – 127,520 miles
  • 2023 – 126,292 miles
  • 2022 – 125,649 miles
  • 2021 – 123,691 miles
  • 2020 – 123,081 miles
  • 2019 – 122,364 miles
  • 2018 – 121,035 miles
  • 2017 – 120,958 miles
  • 2016 – 112,308 miles
  • 2015 – 102,171 miles
  • 2013 – 97,674 miles
  • 2012 – 94,252 miles
  • 2011 – 84,480 miles
  • 2010 – 76,276 miles
  • 2009 – 65,575 miles
  • 2008 – 52,623 miles
  • 2007 – 41,338 miles
  • 2006 – 32,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to split and leak grease, shaft end

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,272 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,272 miles
    Test number
    116285379321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to split and leak grease, shaft end

  2. Pass127,520 miles (+1,228)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,520 miles
    Test number
    425489540357
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass126,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,292 miles
    Test number
    208574447401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,292 miles (+643)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,292 miles
    Test number
    720652424190
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,649 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,649 miles
    Test number
    344343793200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,691 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,691 miles
    Test number
    349948958270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,081 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,081 miles
    Test number
    944520037026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,364 miles (+1,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,364 miles
    Test number
    722746777607
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started to metal brake pipes plastic covering swollen
    • AdvisorySlight blow from manifold area

  9. Pass121,035 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,035 miles
    Test number
    180495517754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Advise a very slight flicker to side light bulb (LED)
    • AdvisoryRear Advise slight surface corrosion to all four metal brake pipes

  10. Pass120,958 miles (+8,650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,958 miles
    Test number
    121815152132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,308 miles (+10,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,308 miles
    Test number
    645694620004
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes becoming swollen under coating on both sides

  12. Pass102,171 miles (+4,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    537511795182
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass97,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,674 miles
    Test number
    737758693232
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail97,674 miles (+3,422)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,674 miles
    Test number
    806267193257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass94,252 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,252 miles
    Test number
    717106472281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail94,252 miles (+9,772)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,252 miles
    Test number
    369295872278
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass84,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    806263971293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,480 miles (+8,204)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    228443871258
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of wear
    • NoteOffside tail pipe clamp broken

  19. Pass76,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    430941770281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,276 miles (+10,701)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    404720070202
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread wearing out on inner edge
    • NotePoor spray pattern from offside washer jet
    • NoteRear brake pad linings approx 80% worn

  21. Pass65,575 miles (+12,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,575 miles
    Test number
    643248079263
    • NoteEvidence of fluid loss @ p.a.s pipe

  22. Pass52,623 miles (+11,285)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    420527768227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,338 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,338 miles
    Test number
    421559767273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,542 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,542 miles
    Test number
    572049866290
    • NoteAll 4 tyres need replacing

Questions about LD53 MMX

Does LD53 MMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 MMX expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 MMX?
The MOT on LD53 MMX expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 MMX done?
LD53 MMX was recorded at 130,272 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 5,144 miles a year.
Has LD53 MMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 MMX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 MMX 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 MMX find?
LD53 MMX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer cv gaiter starting to split and leak grease, shaft end.

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