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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 SBOMOT history

LD53 SBO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LD53 SBO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,072 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SBO was last recorded at 97,072 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 11,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,505 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,567 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,072 miles
  • 2025 – 85,505 miles
  • 2024 – 77,836 miles
  • 2023 – 69,919 miles
  • 2022 – 65,292 miles
  • 2021 – 60,969 miles
  • 2020 – 55,479 miles
  • 2019 – 51,898 miles
  • 2018 – 48,496 miles
  • 2017 – 43,678 miles
  • 2016 – 36,157 miles
  • 2015 – 31,136 miles
  • 2014 – 25,786 miles
  • 2013 – 23,553 miles
  • 2012 – 22,412 miles
  • 2011 – 21,293 miles
  • 2010 – 18,594 miles
  • 2009 – 15,826 miles
  • 2008 – 14,008 miles
  • 2007 – 12,349 miles
  • 2006 – 8,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,072 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,072 miles (+11,567)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,072 miles
    Test number
    723509133047
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass85,505 miles (+7,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    142053096242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,836 miles (+7,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,836 miles
    Test number
    746468010778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass69,919 miles (+4,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    175756316450
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass65,292 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    694244964303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,969 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    533126141958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    704625727277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,479 miles (+3,581)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    608405146329
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass51,898 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    930469459812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,496 miles (+4,818)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    869521513602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass43,678 miles (+7,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,678 miles
    Test number
    736299996758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass36,157 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,157 miles
    Test number
    811705968010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,136 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,136 miles
    Test number
    713982548016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,786 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,786 miles
    Test number
    219782374298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,553 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,553 miles
    Test number
    176018263217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,412 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,412 miles
    Test number
    719232172213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,293 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,293 miles
    Test number
    898386361251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,288 miles (+2,694)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    609385561238
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass18,594 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,594 miles
    Test number
    784452370224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,826 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,826 miles
    Test number
    404434969281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,008 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,008 miles
    Test number
    344452768227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,349 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,349 miles
    Test number
    771872467294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,676 miles
    Test number
    323434166277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 SBO

Does LD53 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 SBO is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SBO?
The MOT on LD53 SBO is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 SBO done?
LD53 SBO was recorded at 97,072 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has LD53 SBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SBO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 SBO 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 SBO find?
LD53 SBO passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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