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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LD53 VYAMOT history

LD53 VYA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LD53 VYA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,695 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VYA was last recorded at 82,695 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,561 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
2,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,695 miles
  • 2025 – 82,561 miles
  • 2024 – 82,532 miles
  • 2023 – 82,491 miles
  • 2022 – 82,371 miles
  • 2021 – 81,274 miles
  • 2020 – 80,827 miles
  • 2019 – 79,885 miles
  • 2018 – 79,419 miles
  • 2016 – 78,675 miles
  • 2015 – 78,138 miles
  • 2014 – 77,969 miles
  • 2013 – 73,234 miles
  • 2012 – 64,450 miles
  • 2011 – 59,112 miles
  • 2010 – 57,240 miles
  • 2009 – 53,595 miles
  • 2008 – 46,490 miles
  • 2007 – 38,985 miles
  • 2006 – 27,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,695 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,695 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    990029437647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,561 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    681662749375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,532 miles
    Test number
    192670124437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,532 miles (+41)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,532 miles
    Test number
    474967779253
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass82,491 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,491 miles
    Test number
    891290953084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,371 miles (+1,097)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    497493485409
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass81,274 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,274 miles
    Test number
    223219897702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,827 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    566994775251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    749630095492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  10. Fail79,885 miles (+466)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    179170267969
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  11. Pass79,419 miles (+744)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    138176106814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass78,675 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,675 miles
    Test number
    209455376993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn badly on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn badly on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail78,671 miles (+533)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,671 miles
    Test number
    943791314939
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn badly on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn badly on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass78,138 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    821555116040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    266794144331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,969 miles (+4,735)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    578922244380
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass73,234 miles (+86)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,234 miles
    Test number
    999826543366
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn
    • NoteService light on
  18. Fail73,148 miles (+8,698)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    378870943319
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn
    • NoteService light on
  19. Pass64,450 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    108502152394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail64,324 miles (+5,212)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,324 miles
    Test number
    386516842393
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass59,112 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    389703251352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Fail59,093 miles (+1,853)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    276989541306
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass57,240 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    434794230376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,595 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    182255559349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,514 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    113442149304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,427 miles (+6,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,427 miles
    Test number
    152978839314
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  27. Fail46,490 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    151250748344
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass46,490 miles (+7,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    604310648374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass38,985 miles (+11,916)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    720382447384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,069 miles
    Test number
    354083616383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VYA

Does LD53 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VYA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VYA?
The MOT on LD53 VYA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VYA done?
LD53 VYA was recorded at 82,695 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,857 miles a year.
Has LD53 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VYA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 VYA 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 VYA find?
LD53 VYA passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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