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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LD53 VTCMOT history

LD53 VTC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LD53 VTC grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,688 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VTC was last recorded at 116,688 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,044 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,644 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,688 miles
  • 2025 – 113,044 miles
  • 2024 – 103,985 miles
  • 2023 – 92,547 miles
  • 2022 – 84,152 miles
  • 2021 – 71,192 miles
  • 2020 – 60,803 miles
  • 2019 – 59,766 miles
  • 2018 – 57,275 miles
  • 2017 – 54,786 miles
  • 2016 – 52,517 miles
  • 2015 – 50,292 miles
  • 2014 – 47,101 miles
  • 2013 – 41,849 miles
  • 2012 – 38,840 miles
  • 2011 – 30,915 miles
  • 2010 – 30,507 miles
  • 2009 – 29,721 miles
  • 2008 – 29,019 miles
  • 2007 – 23,179 miles
  • 2006 – 18,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush PERISHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,688 miles
    Test number
    136097573436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush PERISHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,687 miles (+3,643)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    613657064192
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush PERISHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,044 miles (+9,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,044 miles
    Test number
    644434836651
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    709739042919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail103,976 miles (+11,429)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    520501668452
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass92,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,547 miles
    Test number
    342517943044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,547 miles (+8,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,547 miles
    Test number
    101813500300
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,152 miles
    Test number
    920038509855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,152 miles (+863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,152 miles
    Test number
    634528275985
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass83,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    391998313587
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail83,287 miles (+12,095)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,287 miles
    Test number
    107289520132
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,192 miles (+10,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,192 miles
    Test number
    465666930809
    • 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))

  13. Pass60,803 miles (+1,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    587102062436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass59,766 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,766 miles
    Test number
    710818711080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,275 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    409635605907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,786 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    471125022440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,517 miles (+2,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,517 miles
    Test number
    641349214727
    • AdvisoryFront Both front brake discs corroded on the inner surface.

  18. Pass50,292 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    888322615214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,101 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,101 miles
    Test number
    427099104202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,849 miles (+3,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,849 miles
    Test number
    965690013276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,840 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,840 miles
    Test number
    805060822294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,915 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    398622961448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,507 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,507 miles
    Test number
    891843770225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,721 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    150510989271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,019 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,019 miles
    Test number
    432301568251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,179 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,179 miles
    Test number
    380112287206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,001 miles
    Test number
    683993086280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VTC

Does LD53 VTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VTC is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VTC?
The MOT on LD53 VTC is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VTC done?
LD53 VTC was recorded at 116,688 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has LD53 VTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VTC has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VTC 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 VTC find?
LD53 VTC passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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