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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 TDXMOT history

LD53 TDX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

LD53 TDX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
97,253 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 TDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 TDX was last recorded at 97,253 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 4,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,914 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,339 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,253 miles
  • 2022 – 92,914 miles
  • 2021 – 87,262 miles
  • 2020 – 85,068 miles
  • 2018 – 80,378 miles
  • 2017 – 78,610 miles
  • 2016 – 73,291 miles
  • 2015 – 68,496 miles
  • 2014 – 63,419 miles
  • 2013 – 60,101 miles
  • 2011 – 50,177 miles
  • 2009 – 44,775 miles
  • 2008 – 38,562 miles
  • 2007 – 31,796 miles
  • 2006 – 25,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,253 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    445777369651
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,253 miles (+4,339)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    170982388745
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,914 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,914 miles
    Test number
    152828241681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail92,913 miles (+5,651)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    434517286839
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,262 miles (+2,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    828111312315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass85,068 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    450655511723
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Signs of binding & tight to turn

  7. Fail85,009 miles (+4,631)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,009 miles
    Test number
    568434340973
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Signs of binding & tight to turn

  8. Pass80,378 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    390459153216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail80,368 miles (+1,758)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    741154515173
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass78,610 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    258146124540
    • AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail78,596 miles (+5,305)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    349909243010
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass73,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    746563154113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail73,291 miles (+4,795)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    217408686145
    • Repaired at testStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail68,496 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,496 miles
    Test number
    156843215179
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.
    • NoteOil level warning light on. Oil level O.K.

  15. Pass68,496 miles (+5,077)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,496 miles
    Test number
    486433315159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.
    • NoteOil level warning light on. Oil level O.K.

  16. Pass63,419 miles (+3,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    118770324164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail60,101 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    188286913125
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass60,101 miles (+9,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    866086213194
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail50,177 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,177 miles
    Test number
    327402431183
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass50,177 miles (+5,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,177 miles
    Test number
    886412731163
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass44,775 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,775 miles
    Test number
    434806509492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    573205008394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,562 miles (+6,766)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    241965908392
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass31,796 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    494451367287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,097 miles
    Test number
    612078756268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,097 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,097 miles
    Test number
    364298456292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 TDX

Does LD53 TDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 TDX expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 TDX?
The MOT on LD53 TDX expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 TDX done?
LD53 TDX was recorded at 97,253 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has LD53 TDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 TDX has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 TDX 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 TDX find?
LD53 TDX passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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