Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LD53 VTMMOT history
LD53 VTM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 100,884 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VTM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VTM was last recorded at 100,884 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 100,176 miles · 20 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 708 miles
- Average per year
- 4,779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,884 miles
- 2024 – 100,176 miles
- 2023 – 99,163 miles
- 2022 – 97,554 miles
- 2020 – 95,518 miles
- 2019 – 91,430 miles
- 2018 – 87,309 miles
- 2017 – 83,065 miles
- 2016 – 77,567 miles
- 2015 – 72,041 miles
- 2014 – 66,840 miles
- 2013 – 61,492 miles
- 2012 – 53,335 miles
- 2011 – 43,212 miles
- 2010 – 33,992 miles
- 2009 – 24,337 miles
- 2008 – 18,191 miles
- 2007 – 8,945 miles
- 2006 – 8,621 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,884 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,884 miles (+708)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 100,884 miles
- Test number
- 657881771880
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,176 miles (+1,013)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 100,176 miles
- Test number
- 586728115531
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,163 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 99,163 miles
- Test number
- 647796760703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,129 miles (+1,575)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,129 miles
- Test number
- 221673650435
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass97,554 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 97,554 miles
- Test number
- 986002669600
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,554 miles (+2,036)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,554 miles
- Test number
- 898265394020
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,518 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 95,518 miles
- Test number
- 941637246505
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,518 miles (+4,088)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,518 miles
- Test number
- 314576384773
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,430 miles (+4,121)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 91,430 miles
- Test number
- 919908958543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 87,309 miles
- Test number
- 933949340527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,309 miles (+4,244)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,309 miles
- Test number
- 696623721857
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,065 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 83,065 miles
- Test number
- 567684770897
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail83,065 miles (+5,498)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,065 miles
- Test number
- 403208389991
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,567 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 77,567 miles
- Test number
- 635402112853
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass72,041 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 72,041 miles
- Test number
- 175227385042
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail72,041 miles (+5,201)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,041 miles
- Test number
- 816317785091
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,840 miles (+5,348)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 66,840 miles
- Test number
- 697484674025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass61,492 miles (+8,157)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 61,492 miles
- Test number
- 968817873047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,335 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,335 miles
- Test number
- 219693472009
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass53,335 miles (+10,123)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,335 miles
- Test number
- 465503472013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,212 miles (+9,220)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,212 miles
- Test number
- 275688861070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 33,992 miles
- Test number
- 170258260065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,992 miles (+9,655)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,992 miles
- Test number
- 464368660023
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass24,337 miles (+6,146)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,337 miles
- Test number
- 141534769486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,191 miles (+9,246)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 18,191 miles
- Test number
- 160118568415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,945 miles (+324)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 8,945 miles
- Test number
- 152910417040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 8,621 miles
- Test number
- 362656286299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 VTM
- Does LD53 VTM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VTM is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VTM?
- The MOT on LD53 VTM is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 VTM done?
- LD53 VTM was recorded at 100,884 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,779 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VTM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VTM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VTM 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 VTM find?
- LD53 VTM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive.
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