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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LD53 ULYMOT history

LD53 ULY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LD53 ULY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,525 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ULY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ULY was last recorded at 98,525 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,301 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,224 miles
Average per year
4,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,525 miles
  • 2025 – 93,301 miles
  • 2024 – 87,475 miles
  • 2023 – 82,177 miles
  • 2022 – 78,166 miles
  • 2021 – 72,705 miles
  • 2020 – 68,174 miles
  • 2019 – 60,455 miles
  • 2018 – 54,932 miles
  • 2017 – 50,180 miles
  • 2015 – 44,175 miles
  • 2014 – 38,261 miles
  • 2013 – 35,235 miles
  • 2012 – 31,820 miles
  • 2011 – 28,540 miles
  • 2010 – 25,987 miles
  • 2009 – 22,986 miles
  • 2008 – 19,349 miles
  • 2007 – 16,033 miles
  • 2006 – 11,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,525 miles
    Test number
    766600551848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail98,525 miles (+5,224)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,525 miles
    Test number
    879467609334
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,301 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,301 miles
    Test number
    813882360751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,475 miles (+5,298)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,475 miles
    Test number
    240835187956
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,177 miles (+4,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,177 miles
    Test number
    617295427980
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,166 miles (+5,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    362316051988
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,705 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    442069151019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    335206461161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail68,173 miles (+7,718)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    660095973388
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass60,455 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    344485791843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,454 miles (+5,522)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,454 miles
    Test number
    131346736224
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,932 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,932 miles
    Test number
    291818800517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,180 miles (+6,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    111553038348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass44,175 miles (+5,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,175 miles
    Test number
    633519958551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,261 miles
    Test number
    847355964205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,261 miles (+3,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,261 miles
    Test number
    356325764283
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass35,235 miles (+3,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,235 miles
    Test number
    399695693485
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail31,820 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,820 miles
    Test number
    337203192424
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass31,820 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,820 miles
    Test number
    898953692210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,540 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    558225581281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,987 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,987 miles
    Test number
    531087120313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass22,986 miles (+3,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,986 miles
    Test number
    722044399259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass19,349 miles (+3,316)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,349 miles
    Test number
    593503088212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail16,033 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,033 miles
    Test number
    282261387209
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass16,033 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,033 miles
    Test number
    612151687278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,837 miles
    Test number
    250814066271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ULY

Does LD53 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ULY is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ULY?
The MOT on LD53 ULY is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ULY done?
LD53 ULY was recorded at 98,525 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,492 miles a year.
Has LD53 ULY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ULY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 ULY 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 ULY find?
LD53 ULY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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