Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LD53 ULVMOT history
LD53 ULV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 128,087 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 ULV
- 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
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 ULV was last recorded at 128,087 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 5,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,983 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,104 miles
- Average per year
- 4,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,087 miles
- 2025 – 122,983 miles
- 2024 – 118,442 miles
- 2023 – 114,157 miles
- 2022 – 110,174 miles
- 2021 – 106,728 miles
- 2020 – 103,103 miles
- 2019 – 101,071 miles
- 2018 – 98,014 miles
- 2017 – 94,186 miles
- 2016 – 89,235 miles
- 2015 – 84,879 miles
- 2014 – 81,221 miles
- 2013 – 77,074 miles
- 2012 – 72,253 miles
- 2011 – 66,950 miles
- 2010 – 62,954 miles
- 2009 – 60,156 miles
- 2008 – 50,843 miles
- 2007 – 41,825 miles
- 2006 – 31,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,087 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,087 miles (+5,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 128,087 miles
- Test number
- 134431614849
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,983 miles (+4,541)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 122,983 miles
- Test number
- 912262168287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,442 miles (+4,285)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 118,442 miles
- Test number
- 240796633433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,157 miles (+3,983)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 114,157 miles
- Test number
- 716156845854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,174 miles (+3,446)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 110,174 miles
- Test number
- 525968088218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,728 miles (+3,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 106,728 miles
- Test number
- 373943101063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass103,103 miles (+2,032)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 103,103 miles
- Test number
- 204027725335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,071 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 101,071 miles
- Test number
- 386944325763
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail101,064 miles (+3,050)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,064 miles
- Test number
- 929326572126
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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 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))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass98,014 miles (+3,828)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 98,014 miles
- Test number
- 248472617098
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear exhaust box
Pass94,186 miles (+4,951)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 94,186 miles
- Test number
- 750257854766
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low and losing shape
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass89,235 miles (+4,356)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,235 miles
- Test number
- 110666080295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass84,879 miles (+3,658)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,879 miles
- Test number
- 929319684678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass81,221 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,221 miles
- Test number
- 316167864288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail81,221 miles (+4,147)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,221 miles
- Test number
- 376245064412
- FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass77,074 miles (+4,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,074 miles
- Test number
- 566328963202
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass72,253 miles (+5,303)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 72,253 miles
- Test number
- 629417952241
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to mishape,both perishing,n/s/r getting low on outer edge
- NoteFront brake discs rusty/lipped,pads ok
- NoteHeadlight covers fitted
- NoteRear coil springs starting to rust
- NoteRear discs getting rusty,pads ok
- NoteRear number plate starting to deteriate
- NoteVery slight bind on o/s/r wheel
Pass66,950 miles (+71)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 66,950 miles
- Test number
- 237702161269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail66,879 miles (+3,925)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,879 miles
- Test number
- 948410061249
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass62,954 miles (+2,798)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 62,954 miles
- Test number
- 503997840294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,156 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,156 miles
- Test number
- 164120359256
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass60,156 miles (+9,313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 60,156 miles
- Test number
- 834680159213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass50,843 miles (+9,018)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 50,843 miles
- Test number
- 940533958228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,825 miles (+10,116)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 41,825 miles
- Test number
- 520119367297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 31,709 miles
- Test number
- 311066766206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 ULV
- Does LD53 ULV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ULV is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 ULV?
- The MOT on LD53 ULV is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 ULV done?
- LD53 ULV was recorded at 128,087 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,819 miles a year.
- Has LD53 ULV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 ULV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on LD53 ULV 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 ULV find?
- LD53 ULV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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