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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 TFZMOT history

LD53 TFZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

LD53 TFZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
101,835 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 TFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 TFZ was last recorded at 101,835 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,723 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
5,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,835 miles
  • 2021 – 98,030 miles
  • 2019 – 96,256 miles
  • 2018 – 90,612 miles
  • 2017 – 89,835 miles
  • 2016 – 87,758 miles
  • 2015 – 79,173 miles
  • 2014 – 78,056 miles
  • 2013 – 71,731 miles
  • 2012 – 66,923 miles
  • 2011 – 61,194 miles
  • 2010 – 49,053 miles
  • 2009 – 42,990 miles
  • 2008 – 31,948 miles
  • 2007 – 26,446 miles
  • 2006 – 21,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,835 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,835 miles (+112)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    535971321705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail101,723 miles (+3,693)2 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,723 miles
    Test number
    394190887638
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass98,030 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,030 miles
    Test number
    239294409082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail97,991 miles (+1,735)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,991 miles
    Test number
    845904813695
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,256 miles (+57)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,256 miles
    Test number
    712430076374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail96,199 miles (+5,587)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,199 miles
    Test number
    732679804608
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass90,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,612 miles
    Test number
    773800168378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,612 miles (+777)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,612 miles
    Test number
    478505169872
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass89,835 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,835 miles
    Test number
    580152715745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,758 miles
    Test number
    559785737310
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail87,758 miles (+8,585)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,758 miles
    Test number
    284613795474
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass79,173 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    296673248438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,914 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,914 miles
    Test number
    135458125152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,056 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    585787124276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,731 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,731 miles
    Test number
    567715203208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,923 miles (+5,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    765196722287
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass61,194 miles (+12,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    319345431229
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  18. Pass49,053 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,053 miles
    Test number
    153734590119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,990 miles (+11,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,990 miles
    Test number
    704268499188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads and discs getting low

  20. Pass31,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    724991008202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,948 miles (+5,502)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    170861008276
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,446 miles (+5,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,446 miles
    Test number
    720960307295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,332 miles
    Test number
    613467806223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 TFZ

Does LD53 TFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 TFZ expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 TFZ?
The MOT on LD53 TFZ expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 TFZ done?
LD53 TFZ was recorded at 101,835 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 5,159 miles a year.
Has LD53 TFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 TFZ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 TFZ 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 TFZ find?
LD53 TFZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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