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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 ULMMOT history

LD53 ULM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

LD53 ULM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
86,841 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ULM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ULM was last recorded at 86,841 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 3,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,897 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,944 miles
Average per year
3,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,841 miles
  • 2021 – 82,897 miles
  • 2020 – 80,666 miles
  • 2019 – 75,505 miles
  • 2018 – 71,271 miles
  • 2017 – 63,041 miles
  • 2016 – 58,819 miles
  • 2015 – 56,052 miles
  • 2014 – 51,696 miles
  • 2013 – 49,144 miles
  • 2012 – 47,378 miles
  • 2011 – 45,365 miles
  • 2010 – 42,663 miles
  • 2008 – 39,389 miles
  • 2007 – 36,375 miles
  • 2006 – 32,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,841 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,841 miles (+3,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    828565264969
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,897 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    165170031808
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail82,873 miles (+2,207)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    606032675179
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,666 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    600483481156
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,666 miles (+5,161)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    909506243572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,505 miles (+4,234)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    736505108498
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,271 miles (+3,293)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    536395387423
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass67,978 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    748003302397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,041 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    512345289876
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass58,819 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    128342306337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,052 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,052 miles
    Test number
    649845455046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,696 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,696 miles
    Test number
    537207954017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,144 miles (+1,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,144 miles
    Test number
    957143153073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass47,378 miles (+2,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    456723952081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,365 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,365 miles
    Test number
    187086351018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,663 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    852127940053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,389 miles (+3,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    940862738366
    • NoteN/s/r pads low

  18. Pass36,375 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    712414847363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,861 miles
    Test number
    483238126416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ULM

Does LD53 ULM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ULM expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ULM?
The MOT on LD53 ULM expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ULM done?
LD53 ULM was recorded at 86,841 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 3,398 miles a year.
Has LD53 ULM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ULM has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 ULM 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 ULM find?
LD53 ULM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side.

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