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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LD53 TGYMOT history

LD53 TGY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

LD53 TGY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
131,593 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 TGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 TGY was last recorded at 131,593 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,592 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,593 miles
  • 2021 – 127,046 miles
  • 2019 – 113,136 miles
  • 2018 – 100,980 miles
  • 2017 – 92,240 miles
  • 2016 – 80,680 miles
  • 2015 – 71,470 miles
  • 2014 – 63,817 miles
  • 2013 – 54,245 miles
  • 2012 – 42,957 miles
  • 2011 – 28,843 miles
  • 2010 – 23,620 miles
  • 2009 – 20,028 miles
  • 2008 – 17,188 miles
  • 2007 – 14,344 miles
  • 2006 – 11,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,593 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,593 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,593 miles
    Test number
    398333116151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  2. Fail131,592 miles (+4,546)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,592 miles
    Test number
    582159189284
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  3. Pass127,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,046 miles
    Test number
    192339821413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail127,039 miles (+6,821)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,039 miles
    Test number
    358312611262
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass120,218 miles (+7,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,218 miles
    Test number
    792790600893
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  6. Pass113,136 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,136 miles
    Test number
    370167473550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,126 miles (+12,146)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,126 miles
    Test number
    188371065795
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass100,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,980 miles
    Test number
    907146669804
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail100,980 miles (+8,740)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,980 miles
    Test number
    340481211338
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust loose
  10. Pass92,240 miles (+11,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,240 miles
    Test number
    335797556257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass80,680 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,680 miles
    Test number
    718678464791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail80,677 miles (+9,207)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    920767926280
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass71,470 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,470 miles
    Test number
    311458698120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,817 miles (+9,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    909775654286
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  15. Pass54,245 miles (+11,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,245 miles
    Test number
    277450973235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,957 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    507315842218
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Pass42,957 miles (+14,114)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    745125142254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Fail28,843 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,843 miles
    Test number
    218174861293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror glass cracked
  19. Pass28,843 miles (+5,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,843 miles
    Test number
    818074761291
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror glass cracked
  20. Pass23,620 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    330043560202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,028 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    630530669224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,188 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,188 miles
    Test number
    853753958298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,344 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,344 miles
    Test number
    304311067225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,978 miles
    Test number
    470370356294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 TGY

Does LD53 TGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 TGY expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 TGY?
The MOT on LD53 TGY expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 TGY done?
LD53 TGY was recorded at 131,593 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 7,251 miles a year.
Has LD53 TGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 TGY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 TGY 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 TGY find?
LD53 TGY passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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