Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LD53 SDXMOT history
LD53 SDX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,774 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 82,774 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,402 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 SDX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 SDX was last recorded at 82,774 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 2,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,644 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,130 miles
- Average per year
- 2,402 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,774 miles
- 2025 – 80,644 miles
- 2024 – 79,871 miles
- 2023 – 78,309 miles
- 2022 – 76,136 miles
- 2021 – 73,348 miles
- 2020 – 72,760 miles
- 2018 – 71,496 miles
- 2017 – 69,715 miles
- 2016 – 68,438 miles
- 2015 – 66,405 miles
- 2014 – 65,384 miles
- 2013 – 63,534 miles
- 2012 – 62,180 miles
- 2011 – 59,533 miles
- 2010 – 57,632 miles
- 2009 – 50,373 miles
- 2008 – 43,845 miles
- 2007 – 39,055 miles
- 2006 – 35,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,774 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,774 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 82,774 miles
- Test number
- 987361595021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,774 miles (+2,130)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,774 miles
- Test number
- 336166706446
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,644 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 80,644 miles
- Test number
- 562953448927
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension system noisy inspection recommended
Fail80,644 miles (+773)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,644 miles
- Test number
- 968544910631
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension system noisy inspection recommended
Pass79,871 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 79,871 miles
- Test number
- 178162738757
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm back pin/bush slightly perish
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,871 miles (+1,562)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,871 miles
- Test number
- 293154833882
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm back pin/bush slightly perish
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,309 miles (+2,173)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 78,309 miles
- Test number
- 597596798319
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm back bush perish
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive /transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass76,136 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 76,136 miles
- Test number
- 263249855482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail76,136 miles (+2,788)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,136 miles
- Test number
- 945168103227
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,348 miles (+588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 73,348 miles
- Test number
- 736557014536
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,760 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,760 miles
- Test number
- 673723483867
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass71,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 71,496 miles
- Test number
- 400724299331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,496 miles (+1,781)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,496 miles
- Test number
- 370353611140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass69,715 miles (+1,277)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 69,715 miles
- Test number
- 426690850538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,438 miles (+2,033)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 68,438 miles
- Test number
- 563429743858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,405 miles
- Test number
- 414997341796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,405 miles (+1,021)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,405 miles
- Test number
- 189184827079
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass65,384 miles (+1,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 65,384 miles
- Test number
- 419736244318
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 63,534 miles
- Test number
- 568354143333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,534 miles (+1,354)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,534 miles
- Test number
- 798973343308
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass62,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 62,180 miles
- Test number
- 418666752328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,180 miles (+2,647)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,180 miles
- Test number
- 399326652384
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass59,533 miles (+1,901)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 59,533 miles
- Test number
- 276019901324
- NoteNearside door does not open from inside or outside.
- NoteOffside rear door does not open from outside.
Pass57,632 miles (+7,259)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 57,632 miles
- Test number
- 642157610327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,373 miles (+6,528)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 50,373 miles
- Test number
- 220232529306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,845 miles (+4,790)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 43,845 miles
- Test number
- 781312828369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,055 miles (+3,591)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 39,055 miles
- Test number
- 271241517383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 35,464 miles
- Test number
- 254869196268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 SDX
- Does LD53 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 SDX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 SDX?
- The MOT on LD53 SDX is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 SDX done?
- LD53 SDX was recorded at 82,774 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,402 miles a year.
- Has LD53 SDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 SDX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 SDX 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 SDX find?
- LD53 SDX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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