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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 WBPMOT history

LD53 WBP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

LD53 WBP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
161,520 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WBP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WBP was last recorded at 161,520 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 13,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,952 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
13,568 miles
Average per year
7,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,520 miles
  • 2024 – 147,952 miles
  • 2021 – 144,827 miles
  • 2020 – 141,034 miles
  • 2019 – 136,404 miles
  • 2016 – 134,954 miles
  • 2015 – 134,915 miles
  • 2014 – 129,832 miles
  • 2013 – 124,604 miles
  • 2012 – 117,825 miles
  • 2011 – 109,498 miles
  • 2010 – 94,247 miles
  • 2009 – 84,539 miles
  • 2008 – 50,959 miles
  • 2007 – 38,244 miles
  • 2006 – 28,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,520 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,520 miles (+13,568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,520 miles
    Test number
    738443186246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,952 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,952 miles
    Test number
    961757063435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail147,950 miles (+3,123)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,950 miles
    Test number
    564961986705
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,827 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,827 miles
    Test number
    296481615790
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail144,827 miles (+3,793)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,827 miles
    Test number
    233352752460
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,034 miles (+4,630)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,034 miles
    Test number
    833642881876
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass136,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,404 miles
    Test number
    702184787987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,404 miles (+1,450)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,404 miles
    Test number
    481427332152
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass134,954 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,954 miles
    Test number
    850572389502
    • AdvisoryAppears to be slight rattle noise from exhaust when engine is reved
    • AdvisoryEngine management light at dash stays ON
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs getting abit corroded at lower end areas

  10. Pass134,915 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,915 miles
    Test number
    865403886835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,843 miles (+5,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,843 miles
    Test number
    236180020880
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass129,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    515136534320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,832 miles (+5,228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    129136634355
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass124,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    958141253396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,604 miles (+6,779)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    356381053323
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  16. Pass117,825 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    117,825 miles
    Test number
    507955742383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside headlight slightly condensated

  17. Fail117,825 miles (+8,327)4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,825 miles
    Test number
    748623942324
    • DangerousCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteNearside headlight slightly condensated

  18. Pass109,498 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    109,498 miles
    Test number
    137474751360
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail109,498 miles (+15,251)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,498 miles
    Test number
    236244751305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass94,247 miles (+9,708)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,247 miles
    Test number
    620548760220
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass84,539 miles (+33,580)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    661862979275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,959 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    284930068233
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass50,959 miles (+12,715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    331800168259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,244 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,244 miles
    Test number
    394244277444
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,244 miles (+9,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,244 miles
    Test number
    621104177209
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass28,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    304869666428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WBP

Does LD53 WBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WBP expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WBP?
The MOT on LD53 WBP expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WBP done?
LD53 WBP was recorded at 161,520 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 7,245 miles a year.
Has LD53 WBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WBP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 WBP 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 WBP find?
LD53 WBP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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