Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LD53 WBFMOT history
LD53 WBF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 140,511 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 WBF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 WBF was last recorded at 140,511 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 3,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 136,940 miles · 23 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,571 miles
- Average per year
- 5,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,511 miles
- 2022 – 136,940 miles
- 2021 – 135,199 miles
- 2020 – 132,611 miles
- 2019 – 129,620 miles
- 2018 – 124,931 miles
- 2017 – 120,765 miles
- 2016 – 116,508 miles
- 2015 – 112,045 miles
- 2014 – 105,083 miles
- 2013 – 95,205 miles
- 2012 – 85,562 miles
- 2011 – 77,048 miles
- 2010 – 68,611 miles
- 2009 – 59,276 miles
- 2007 – 51,333 miles
- 2006 – 45,939 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,511 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Prop 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))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
- AdvisoryWings corroded
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,511 miles (+3,571)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 140,511 miles
- Test number
- 272214345301
- MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Prop 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))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
- AdvisoryWings corroded
Pass136,940 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 136,940 miles
- Test number
- 137166661546
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail136,939 miles (+1,740)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,939 miles
- Test number
- 199478944362
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass135,199 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,199 miles
- Test number
- 156765895646
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail135,199 miles (+2,588)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,199 miles
- Test number
- 750002724928
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.5mm tread & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,611 miles (+2,991)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 132,611 miles
- Test number
- 914148640801
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,620 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 129,620 miles
- Test number
- 430545730425
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear Exhaust box outer case corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail129,614 miles (+4,683)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,614 miles
- Test number
- 699508120299
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear Exhaust box outer case corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass124,931 miles (+4,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 124,931 miles
- Test number
- 345331075685
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating
Pass120,765 miles (+4,257)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 120,765 miles
- Test number
- 456362244583
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner sidewall slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
Pass116,508 miles (+173)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 116,508 miles
- Test number
- 308288145155
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outers (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail116,335 miles (+4,290)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,335 miles
- Test number
- 613846817455
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass112,045 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 112,045 miles
- Test number
- 736504225202
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail112,045 miles (+6,962)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,045 miles
- Test number
- 818633225242
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass105,083 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 105,083 miles
- Test number
- 309385224295
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perrished
- NoteRear silencer deteriorated but not blowing
Fail105,083 miles (+9,878)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,083 miles
- Test number
- 229905524293
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perrished
- NoteRear silencer deteriorated but not blowing
Pass95,205 miles (+9,643)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 95,205 miles
- Test number
- 367358023287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass85,562 miles (+8,514)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 85,562 miles
- Test number
- 326091302431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,048 miles (+8,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 77,048 miles
- Test number
- 749687021259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass68,611 miles (+9,335)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 68,611 miles
- Test number
- 913477630268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,276 miles (+2,847)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 59,276 miles
- Test number
- 341815049258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,429 miles (+5,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 56,429 miles
- Test number
- 360156539068
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,333 miles (+5,394)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,333 miles
- Test number
- 481438067278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 45,939 miles
- Test number
- 682902946211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 WBF
- Does LD53 WBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 WBF expired on 25 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 WBF?
- The MOT on LD53 WBF expired on 25 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 WBF done?
- LD53 WBF was recorded at 140,511 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 5,582 miles a year.
- Has LD53 WBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 WBF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 WBF 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 WBF find?
- LD53 WBF passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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