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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 PKCMOT history

LD53 PKC is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LD53 PKC green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,355 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 PKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 PKC was last recorded at 89,355 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,397 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,958 miles
Average per year
4,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,355 miles
  • 2024 – 87,397 miles
  • 2023 – 85,970 miles
  • 2022 – 84,409 miles
  • 2021 – 81,825 miles
  • 2020 – 78,688 miles
  • 2019 – 76,428 miles
  • 2018 – 73,937 miles
  • 2017 – 71,548 miles
  • 2016 – 68,250 miles
  • 2015 – 63,919 miles
  • 2014 – 62,918 miles
  • 2013 – 60,980 miles
  • 2012 – 56,144 miles
  • 2011 – 47,890 miles
  • 2010 – 39,283 miles
  • 2009 – 30,547 miles
  • 2008 – 24,997 miles
  • 2007 – 19,379 miles
  • 2006 – 11,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,355 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    287507742978
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,355 miles (+1,958)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    716679313292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,397 miles (+1,427)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,397 miles
    Test number
    345715424968
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    885120256010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,970 miles (+1,561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    255670789841
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,409 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,409 miles
    Test number
    306796282553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,825 miles (+3,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,825 miles
    Test number
    559048806403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    473606547480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail78,688 miles (+2,260)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    288001831858
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass76,428 miles (+2,491)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,428 miles
    Test number
    261935801124
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust minor leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass73,937 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    582662477045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,548 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,548 miles
    Test number
    722787082298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,250 miles (+4,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    823220385326
    • AdvisoryCentral slight corrosion centre exhaust box

  14. Pass63,919 miles (+1,001)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,919 miles
    Test number
    175770863839
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binds slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binds slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished/cracked sidewalls
    • AdvisoryCovers on engine and on underside
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and centre exhaust brackets broken/rusted through
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 17%, min requirement is 16%
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever fells notchy
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency 52%, min requirement is 50%

  15. Pass62,918 miles (+1,938)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    756158914314
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished/cracked

  16. Pass60,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    245157333346
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  17. Fail60,980 miles (+20)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    466463033498
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  18. Pass60,960 miles (+1)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,960 miles
    Test number
    228668663261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRan out of fuel during test

  19. Fail60,959 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,959 miles
    Test number
    826877163246
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail60,959 miles (+4,815)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,959 miles
    Test number
    828076063286
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on

  21. Pass56,144 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    465581422366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,890 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    699969611363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on
    • NoteRear discs corroede

  23. Fail47,890 miles (+8,607)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    265759611307
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on
    • NoteRear discs corroede

  24. Pass39,283 miles (+8,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,283 miles
    Test number
    151095000322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass30,547 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,547 miles
    Test number
    342983809385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,997 miles (+5,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,997 miles
    Test number
    204519918384
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass19,379 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,379 miles
    Test number
    950866927334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,849 miles
    Test number
    631766856293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 PKC

Does LD53 PKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 PKC is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 PKC?
The MOT on LD53 PKC is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 PKC done?
LD53 PKC was recorded at 89,355 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,029 miles a year.
Has LD53 PKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 PKC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 PKC 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 PKC find?
LD53 PKC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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