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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LD53 SFKMOT history

LD53 SFK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 252,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LD53 SFK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
252,955 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
12,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SFK was last recorded at 252,955 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,859 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
12,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 252,955 miles
  • 2024 – 245,508 miles
  • 2023 – 235,827 miles
  • 2022 – 225,027 miles
  • 2021 – 215,519 miles
  • 2020 – 209,588 miles
  • 2019 – 193,850 miles
  • 2018 – 176,542 miles
  • 2017 – 160,392 miles
  • 2016 – 144,057 miles
  • 2015 – 124,495 miles
  • 2014 – 106,291 miles
  • 2013 – 85,885 miles
  • 2012 – 71,487 miles
  • 2011 – 63,022 miles
  • 2010 – 54,441 miles
  • 2009 – 53,423 miles
  • 2008 – 44,889 miles
  • 2007 – 34,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,955 miles (+96)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    252,955 miles
    Test number
    765977224616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail252,859 miles (+7,351)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,859 miles
    Test number
    196042295787
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass245,508 miles (+9,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    245,508 miles
    Test number
    771867553465
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass235,827 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    235,827 miles
    Test number
    646364594029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail235,811 miles (+10,784)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,811 miles
    Test number
    244086776097
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass225,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    225,027 miles
    Test number
    524731274162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail225,027 miles (+9,508)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,027 miles
    Test number
    561363699008
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass215,519 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    215,519 miles
    Test number
    503757388938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail215,512 miles (+5,924)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,512 miles
    Test number
    603337506078
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass209,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    209,588 miles
    Test number
    256177154136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail209,584 miles (+15,734)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,584 miles
    Test number
    783786971745
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass193,850 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    193,850 miles
    Test number
    782648722040
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail193,845 miles (+17,303)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,845 miles
    Test number
    200923118723
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass176,542 miles (+16,150)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    176,542 miles
    Test number
    680980939370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass160,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,392 miles
    Test number
    524155473671
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.

  16. Fail160,392 miles (+16,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,392 miles
    Test number
    358793155541
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.

  17. Pass144,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    144,057 miles
    Test number
    908972598836
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat missing handle to tilt seat back forward
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mount has come unwelded from the pipe but exhaust still secure

  18. Fail144,057 miles (+19,562)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,057 miles
    Test number
    844886167703
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat missing handle to tilt seat back forward
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mount has come unwelded from the pipe but exhaust still secure

  19. Pass124,495 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,495 miles
    Test number
    969129225007
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cut in wall but cords not exposed.

  20. Fail124,490 miles (+18,199)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    359129325070
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cut in wall but cords not exposed.

  21. Pass106,291 miles (+20,406)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,291 miles
    Test number
    829095344013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,885 miles (+14,398)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    826730753016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,487 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,487 miles
    Test number
    679876202001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,022 miles (+8,581)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,022 miles
    Test number
    726588701024
    • NoteHeadlamp aim patterns poor.
    • NoteO/s/f seat back release broken.

  25. Pass54,441 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    520051310069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    803861629179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,423 miles (+8,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    110451729134
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass44,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,889 miles
    Test number
    751297418154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,889 miles (+10,255)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,889 miles
    Test number
    912947018195
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass34,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,634 miles
    Test number
    413400927163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail34,634 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,634 miles
    Test number
    953540427148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LD53 SFK

Does LD53 SFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SFK expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SFK?
The MOT on LD53 SFK expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SFK done?
LD53 SFK was recorded at 252,955 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 12,245 miles a year.
Has LD53 SFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SFK has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 SFK 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 SFK find?
LD53 SFK passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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