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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 TDZMOT history

LD53 TDZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

LD53 TDZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
105,233 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 TDZ
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
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 TDZ was last recorded at 105,233 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 2,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,505 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,728 miles
Average per year
4,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,233 miles
  • 2023 – 102,505 miles
  • 2022 – 99,415 miles
  • 2021 – 97,095 miles
  • 2020 – 88,344 miles
  • 2019 – 84,668 miles
  • 2018 – 81,756 miles
  • 2017 – 78,016 miles
  • 2016 – 75,182 miles
  • 2015 – 72,732 miles
  • 2014 – 66,898 miles
  • 2013 – 61,670 miles
  • 2012 – 54,437 miles
  • 2011 – 48,271 miles
  • 2010 – 42,259 miles
  • 2009 – 36,386 miles
  • 2008 – 31,277 miles
  • 2007 – 24,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,233 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear beam axle and suspension components are corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,233 miles (+2,728)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,233 miles
    Test number
    736004832863
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle and suspension components are corroded

  2. Pass102,505 miles (+3,090)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    200551432943
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,415 miles
    Test number
    595726805883
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  4. Fail99,415 miles (+2,320)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,415 miles
    Test number
    200406084246
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  5. Pass97,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    101164357693
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear /joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,095 miles (+8,751)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    775147072192
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear /joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,344 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,344 miles
    Test number
    331028801815
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust baffle ratling

  8. Fail88,341 miles (+3,673)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,341 miles
    Test number
    518780590911
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust baffle ratling

  9. Pass84,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    816835000465
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Fail84,668 miles (+2,912)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    642795268823
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Pass81,756 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,756 miles
    Test number
    274717266479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,016 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,016 miles
    Test number
    977766698351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    755933769813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,182 miles (+2,450)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    459347017116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass72,732 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,732 miles
    Test number
    786369245037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,730 miles (+5,832)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,730 miles
    Test number
    105298545414
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass66,898 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    635449724020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,670 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    917323323074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,437 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,437 miles
    Test number
    887235122084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,271 miles (+6,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,271 miles
    Test number
    857137121092
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on side walls

  21. Pass42,259 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    150762430422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,386 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,386 miles
    Test number
    100540239080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,277 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,277 miles
    Test number
    410663228057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,822 miles
    Test number
    271839717041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 TDZ

Does LD53 TDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 TDZ expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 TDZ?
The MOT on LD53 TDZ expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 TDZ done?
LD53 TDZ was recorded at 105,233 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 4,709 miles a year.
Has LD53 TDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 TDZ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 TDZ 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 TDZ find?
LD53 TDZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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