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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LD53 ULTMOT history

LD53 ULT is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

LD53 ULT beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2024
Mileage
105,117 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ULT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ULT was last recorded at 105,117 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 8,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,213 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,904 miles
Average per year
5,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,117 miles
  • 2022 – 96,213 miles
  • 2021 – 88,810 miles
  • 2020 – 81,158 miles
  • 2019 – 74,004 miles
  • 2018 – 66,005 miles
  • 2017 – 57,654 miles
  • 2016 – 49,424 miles
  • 2015 – 42,883 miles
  • 2014 – 42,843 miles
  • 2013 – 42,605 miles
  • 2012 – 41,588 miles
  • 2011 – 37,863 miles
  • 2010 – 33,590 miles
  • 2009 – 29,206 miles
  • 2008 – 24,787 miles
  • 2007 – 19,930 miles
  • 2006 – 14,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,117 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside rear tyre is worn badly on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,117 miles
    Test number
    329586218631
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,117 miles (+8,904)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,117 miles
    Test number
    470375428756
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,213 miles (+7,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    148018943709
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    155620458945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,809 miles (+7,651)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    965273841502
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,158 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,158 miles
    Test number
    526907089949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,004 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,004 miles
    Test number
    850357826297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,005 miles
    Test number
    692672460174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,004 miles (+8,350)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,004 miles
    Test number
    505896281866
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,654 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    741653016623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,424 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,424 miles
    Test number
    597728383596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    589818301784
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is worn badly on inner edge

  13. Fail42,883 miles (+40)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    540403244691
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is worn badly on inner edge

  14. Pass42,843 miles (+238)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,843 miles
    Test number
    868307264226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail42,605 miles1 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    719334953242
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn slightly on both edges, worn out of shape and is starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge, is on 2mm of tread, damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing cords and is worn out of shape
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass42,605 miles (+1,017)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    856134153251
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn slightly on both edges, worn out of shape and is starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge, is on 2mm of tread, damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing cords and is worn out of shape
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass41,588 miles (+3,725)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,588 miles
    Test number
    396955852262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight wear on inner edge.

  18. Pass37,863 miles (+4,273)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,863 miles
    Test number
    576287151220
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn out of shape and are starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

  19. Pass33,590 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,590 miles
    Test number
    912919250219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,206 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,206 miles
    Test number
    253949459244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,787 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,787 miles
    Test number
    632931968241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,930 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,930 miles
    Test number
    844069967243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,742 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,742 miles
    Test number
    150600576284
    • NoteBaby seat in nearside rear.

Questions about LD53 ULT

Does LD53 ULT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ULT expired on 22 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ULT?
The MOT on LD53 ULT expired on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ULT done?
LD53 ULT was recorded at 105,117 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 5,287 miles a year.
Has LD53 ULT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ULT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 ULT 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 ULT find?
LD53 ULT passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive.

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