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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 THUMOT history

LD53 THU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

LD53 THU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
113,643 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 THU
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
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 THU was last recorded at 113,643 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 8,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,959 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,684 miles
Average per year
5,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,643 miles
  • 2024 – 104,959 miles
  • 2023 – 90,886 miles
  • 2022 – 82,071 miles
  • 2021 – 80,110 miles
  • 2019 – 78,048 miles
  • 2018 – 73,539 miles
  • 2017 – 69,058 miles
  • 2016 – 65,054 miles
  • 2015 – 59,498 miles
  • 2014 – 57,841 miles
  • 2013 – 53,558 miles
  • 2012 – 45,908 miles
  • 2011 – 39,848 miles
  • 2010 – 34,109 miles
  • 2009 – 29,580 miles
  • 2008 – 24,318 miles
  • 2007 – 20,322 miles
  • 2006 – 15,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,643 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Repeater (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust misaligned (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil light on dash (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil level sensor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front tyres low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,643 miles (+8,684)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,643 miles
    Test number
    705744741979
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Repeater (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust misaligned (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil light on dash (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,959 miles (+14,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,959 miles
    Test number
    397753945446
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,886 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    662631906887
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,862 miles (+8,791)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,862 miles
    Test number
    739576073175
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil light came on (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,071 miles (+1,961)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    405706664404
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass80,110 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,110 miles
    Test number
    717407533607
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail80,103 miles (+2,055)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    101422275079
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,048 miles
    Test number
    474143686690
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail78,043 miles (+4,504)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,043 miles
    Test number
    437129007667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,539 miles (+4,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,539 miles
    Test number
    450468696860
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    564001833068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,058 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    303432848029
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail69,058 miles (+4,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    438112180112
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass65,054 miles (+5,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    982860094121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass59,498 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    108034518008
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass57,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,841 miles
    Test number
    209482044126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail57,841 miles (+4,283)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,841 miles
    Test number
    345132444149
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass53,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    728528143156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,558 miles (+7,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    885548543110
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass45,908 miles (+6,060)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    505855442192
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCracks around outside edges of rear tyres

  21. Pass39,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,848 miles
    Test number
    335694941143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,848 miles (+5,739)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,848 miles
    Test number
    418083941170
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  23. Pass34,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,109 miles
    Test number
    440964240137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail34,106 miles (+4,526)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,106 miles
    Test number
    951904540126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass29,580 miles (+5,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    240409159101
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass24,318 miles (+3,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,318 miles
    Test number
    872073908279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass20,322 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    211567997403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,623 miles
    Test number
    111925506200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 THU

Does LD53 THU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 THU expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 THU?
The MOT on LD53 THU expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 THU done?
LD53 THU was recorded at 113,643 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 5,115 miles a year.
Has LD53 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 THU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 THU 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 THU find?
LD53 THU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute repeater; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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