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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LD53 PKJMOT history

LD53 PKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LD53 PKJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
96,950 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 PKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 PKJ was last recorded at 96,950 miles on 26 May 2026, 3,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,652 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,298 miles
Average per year
3,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,950 miles
  • 2024 – 93,652 miles
  • 2023 – 88,912 miles
  • 2022 – 85,400 miles
  • 2021 – 78,880 miles
  • 2020 – 77,449 miles
  • 2019 – 75,018 miles
  • 2018 – 71,783 miles
  • 2017 – 69,044 miles
  • 2016 – 65,120 miles
  • 2015 – 62,775 miles
  • 2014 – 61,127 miles
  • 2013 – 58,201 miles
  • 2012 – 51,458 miles
  • 2011 – 46,889 miles
  • 2010 – 44,598 miles
  • 2009 – 39,642 miles
  • 2008 – 34,192 miles
  • 2007 – 28,885 miles
  • 2006 – 22,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust dual clamp corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,950 miles
    Test number
    960136835939
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust dual clamp corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,950 miles (+3,298)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,950 miles
    Test number
    254225883746
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust dual clamp corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,652 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,652 miles
    Test number
    420789384452
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail93,652 miles (+4,740)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,652 miles
    Test number
    148449732330
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass88,912 miles (+3,512)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,912 miles
    Test number
    197588024251
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust dual clamp corroded.
    • 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))
    • 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))

  6. Pass85,400 miles (+6,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,400 miles
    Test number
    203303065396
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass78,880 miles (+1,431)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,880 miles
    Test number
    443167349386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhuast in poor condition,,

  8. Pass77,449 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,449 miles
    Test number
    962387213740
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting corroded/broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail77,449 miles (+2,431)1 dangerous1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,449 miles
    Test number
    553068172210
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting corroded/broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass75,018 miles (+3,235)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    358007967142
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded/cracked.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to 5mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass71,783 miles (+2,739)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,783 miles
    Test number
    464144895076
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded/cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass69,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    485161221859
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall cracking

  13. Fail69,044 miles (+3,924)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    744415621062
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryPoly v belt shredding

  14. Pass65,120 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    768687229263
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall.

  15. Fail65,120 miles (+2,345)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    160438613688
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall.

  16. Pass62,775 miles (+1,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    411826150912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass61,127 miles (+18)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    125733244397
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail61,109 miles (+2,908)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    245228334362
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass58,201 miles (+6,743)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    279373623301
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  20. Pass51,458 miles (+4,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,458 miles
    Test number
    305315942387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass46,889 miles (+2,291)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    439393341276
    • NoteInner face of brake discs rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a nail init near side wall
    • NoteNearside headlight lens cracked
    • NoteScratches on windscreen

  22. Pass44,598 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    651411150248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass39,642 miles (+5,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    230810059271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass34,192 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,192 miles
    Test number
    301514258221
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on outter edge

  25. Fail34,192 miles (+5,307)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,192 miles
    Test number
    541684658294
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on outter edge

  26. Pass28,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    681104467292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,885 miles (+5,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    181664767288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass22,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,948 miles
    Test number
    471314166287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 PKJ

Does LD53 PKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 PKJ is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 PKJ?
The MOT on LD53 PKJ is valid until 25 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 PKJ done?
LD53 PKJ was recorded at 96,950 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,761 miles a year.
Has LD53 PKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 PKJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 PKJ 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 PKJ find?
LD53 PKJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust dual clamp corroded.; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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