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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LD53 VTPMOT history

LD53 VTP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LD53 VTP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,626 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VTP
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
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VTP was last recorded at 61,626 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,051 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,575 miles
Average per year
2,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,626 miles
  • 2025 – 58,051 miles
  • 2024 – 54,803 miles
  • 2023 – 51,942 miles
  • 2022 – 48,994 miles
  • 2021 – 46,301 miles
  • 2020 – 44,126 miles
  • 2019 – 42,032 miles
  • 2018 – 39,601 miles
  • 2017 – 37,226 miles
  • 2016 – 35,511 miles
  • 2015 – 34,086 miles
  • 2014 – 32,533 miles
  • 2013 – 31,065 miles
  • 2012 – 29,608 miles
  • 2011 – 27,873 miles
  • 2010 – 26,450 miles
  • 2009 – 24,388 miles
  • 2008 – 21,608 miles
  • 2007 – 18,616 miles
  • 2006 – 15,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,626 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,626 miles
    Test number
    404764321885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,626 miles (+3,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,626 miles
    Test number
    795395337610
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. Pass58,051 miles (+3,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    731353722465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass54,803 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    228036520503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail54,803 miles (+2,861)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    373623002099
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass51,942 miles (+2,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,942 miles
    Test number
    765662165163
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass48,994 miles (+2,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,994 miles
    Test number
    414314889323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass46,301 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    128118885105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,126 miles (+2,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    932712283566
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass42,032 miles (+2,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,032 miles
    Test number
    749620836883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass39,601 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    630337254542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,226 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,226 miles
    Test number
    254032678892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,511 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,511 miles
    Test number
    418844505050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,086 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,086 miles
    Test number
    591757985738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,533 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,533 miles
    Test number
    309775174256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,065 miles (+1,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,065 miles
    Test number
    957129663204
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass29,608 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,608 miles
    Test number
    188312282254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,873 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,873 miles
    Test number
    409823871233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,450 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    510755980224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,388 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,388 miles
    Test number
    454989779277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,608 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,608 miles
    Test number
    331787188220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,616 miles (+2,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,616 miles
    Test number
    431712097284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass15,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,681 miles
    Test number
    693413386227
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges ADVISE REPLACEMENT A.S.P.

Questions about LD53 VTP

Does LD53 VTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VTP is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VTP?
The MOT on LD53 VTP is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VTP done?
LD53 VTP was recorded at 61,626 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,299 miles a year.
Has LD53 VTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VTP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VTP 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 VTP find?
LD53 VTP passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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