Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc
LD53 VRCMOT history
LD53 VRC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 125,266 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VRC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD53 VRC was last recorded at 125,266 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 124,887 miles · 27 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 379 miles
- Average per year
- 5,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 125,266 miles
- 2022 – 124,887 miles
- 2021 – 124,414 miles
- 2020 – 123,494 miles
- 2019 – 119,868 miles
- 2018 – 112,162 miles
- 2017 – 103,209 miles
- 2016 – 95,730 miles
- 2015 – 93,142 miles
- 2014 – 87,928 miles
- 2013 – 82,870 miles
- 2011 – 77,937 miles
- 2009 – 72,173 miles
- 2008 – 64,744 miles
- 2007 – 49,399 miles
- 2006 – 26,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail125,266 miles
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail125,266 miles (+379)4 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,266 miles
- Test number
- 804484969945
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass124,887 miles (+473)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 124,887 miles
- Test number
- 489905486247
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass124,414 miles (+11)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 124,414 miles
- Test number
- 162181537415
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,403 miles (+909)1 dangerous7 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,403 miles
- Test number
- 361957063181
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,494 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 123,494 miles
- Test number
- 443445392581
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryExhaust slight blow front
- AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f cv boots deteriorating
- AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges need changing very soon
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to 1-6 need changing soon
- AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
- AdvisorySuspension lowered
Fail123,493 miles (+3,625)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,493 miles
- Test number
- 155666921285
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification top strut mount ex-play (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryExhaust slight blow front
- AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f cv boots deteriorating
- AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges need changing very soon
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to 1-6 need changing soon
- AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
- AdvisorySuspension lowered
Pass119,868 miles (+7,706)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 119,868 miles
- Test number
- 532758100180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,162 miles (+122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 112,162 miles
- Test number
- 883226252143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail112,040 miles (+8,831)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,040 miles
- Test number
- 711999162993
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass103,209 miles (+7,479)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 103,209 miles
- Test number
- 965040975975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Pass95,730 miles (+2,588)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 95,730 miles
- Test number
- 247358192104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass93,142 miles (+54)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 93,142 miles
- Test number
- 158059665054
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail93,088 miles (+5,160)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,088 miles
- Test number
- 708452965066
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass87,928 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 87,928 miles
- Test number
- 596296864003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,906 miles (+5,036)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,906 miles
- Test number
- 579574564044
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
Pass82,870 miles (+4,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 82,870 miles
- Test number
- 419155363083
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,937 miles (+5,764)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 77,937 miles
- Test number
- 115314381203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,173 miles (+7,429)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 72,173 miles
- Test number
- 313244899203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 64,744 miles
- Test number
- 312939298475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,744 miles (+15,345)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,744 miles
- Test number
- 692839998210
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass49,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 49,399 miles
- Test number
- 393138897461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,399 miles (+23,366)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,399 miles
- Test number
- 403495897250
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 26,033 miles
- Test number
- 280025186297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 VRC
- Does LD53 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 VRC expired on 26 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VRC?
- The MOT on LD53 VRC expired on 26 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 VRC done?
- LD53 VRC was recorded at 125,266 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VRC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VRC 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 VRC find?
- LD53 VRC failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 4 major defects and 3 minor defects: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside side repeater not working; offside stop lamp(s) not working, and 4 more.
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