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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LD53 SBXMOT history

LD53 SBX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 34,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LD53 SBX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,665 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SBX was last recorded at 34,665 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,640 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,665 miles
  • 2025 – 31,867 miles
  • 2024 – 27,119 miles
  • 2023 – 22,492 miles
  • 2019 – 22,428 miles
  • 2018 – 22,073 miles
  • 2017 – 21,299 miles
  • 2016 – 20,886 miles
  • 2015 – 20,521 miles
  • 2014 – 20,193 miles
  • 2013 – 19,796 miles
  • 2012 – 19,367 miles
  • 2011 – 18,804 miles
  • 2010 – 15,416 miles
  • 2009 – 14,500 miles
  • 2008 – 13,478 miles
  • 2007 – 12,948 miles
  • 2006 – 11,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,665 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,665 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    625727259191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coolant leak
  2. Fail34,640 miles (+2,773)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,640 miles
    Test number
    510791383201
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coolant leak
  3. Pass31,867 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    31,867 miles
    Test number
    989338781523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,864 miles (+4,745)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    441476978060
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass27,119 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    27,119 miles
    Test number
    883879784055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,492 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    22,492 miles
    Test number
    411281204951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,428 miles
    Test number
    621424034800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,428 miles (+355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,428 miles
    Test number
    621583966031
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass22,073 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,073 miles
    Test number
    420812783364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,299 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    179164624044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wall cracked
  11. Pass20,886 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,886 miles
    Test number
    656208219144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,521 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,521 miles
    Test number
    529513425233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,193 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,193 miles
    Test number
    836570034275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,796 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,796 miles
    Test number
    218747513211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,367 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    749538122285
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass18,804 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,804 miles
    Test number
    737090031222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,416 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,416 miles
    Test number
    801248120295
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass14,500 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,500 miles
    Test number
    994992339296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,478 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,478 miles
    Test number
    840652338296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,948 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,948 miles
    Test number
    851555237243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,969 miles
    Test number
    113357136215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 SBX

Does LD53 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 SBX is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SBX?
The MOT on LD53 SBX is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 SBX done?
LD53 SBX was recorded at 34,665 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 1,165 miles a year.
Has LD53 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SBX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 SBX 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 SBX find?
LD53 SBX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front upper coolant leak.

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