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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LD53 WDPMOT history

LD53 WDP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

LD53 WDP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
146,681 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WDP was last recorded at 146,681 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,669 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,681 miles
  • 2022 – 143,051 miles
  • 2021 – 139,736 miles
  • 2020 – 136,879 miles
  • 2019 – 131,487 miles
  • 2018 – 126,447 miles
  • 2017 – 121,416 miles
  • 2016 – 112,550 miles
  • 2015 – 101,127 miles
  • 2014 – 89,076 miles
  • 2013 – 79,915 miles
  • 2012 – 69,612 miles
  • 2011 – 56,305 miles
  • 2010 – 45,286 miles
  • 2009 – 35,250 miles
  • 2008 – 26,135 miles
  • 2007 – 18,725 miles
  • 2006 – 15,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,681 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear registration lamp dull

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear wheel arch/sill corroded but not affecting strenght

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,681 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,681 miles
    Test number
    932479854988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail146,669 miles (+3,618)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,669 miles
    Test number
    985046816009
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass143,051 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,051 miles
    Test number
    446303353618
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear registration lamp dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch/sill corroded but not affecting strenght
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,051 miles (+3,315)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,051 miles
    Test number
    163399816839
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear flexible fractured and leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords visable 205/55R 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to fluid leak o/s rear (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal section of flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear registration lamp dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch/sill corroded but not affecting strenght
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,736 miles (+2,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,736 miles
    Test number
    575672998118
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryLight switch moves in dash but not affecting operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass136,879 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,879 miles
    Test number
    187766967566
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but function ok (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryLight switch loose in dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but function ok (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm 205/55 R16 94v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexible pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail136,879 miles (+5,392)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,879 miles
    Test number
    494721154542
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but function ok (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryLight switch loose in dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but function ok (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm 205/55 R16 94v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexible pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,487 miles
    Test number
    341652980839
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Fail131,487 miles (+5,040)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,487 miles
    Test number
    590070142590
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  10. Pass126,447 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,447 miles
    Test number
    280659060608
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Heater hose slight leak(Clips tightened up )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer jet missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail126,447 miles (+5,031)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,447 miles
    Test number
    184105543739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Heater hose slight leak(Clips tightened up )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer jet missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass121,416 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,416 miles
    Test number
    144144113346
    • AdvisoryCentre and n/s/r seat belt buckles casings missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight washer missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail121,415 miles (+8,865)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,415 miles
    Test number
    279508384398
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre and n/s/r seat belt buckles casings missing
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight washer missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass112,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    687610571960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,550 miles (+11,423)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    248340349511
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass101,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    459015660680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,127 miles (+12,051)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    748107772711
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail89,076 miles3 repaired9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,076 miles
    Test number
    319381644243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorating on inside wall
    • NoteRear centre and nearside rear seatbelt stalk casings deteriorated

  19. Pass89,076 miles (+9,161)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,076 miles
    Test number
    805281544205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorating on inside wall
    • NoteRear centre and nearside rear seatbelt stalk casings deteriorated

  20. Pass79,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,915 miles
    Test number
    835698613241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail79,915 miles (+10,303)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,915 miles
    Test number
    967598913256
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass69,612 miles (+13,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    175317922238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,305 miles (+11,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,305 miles
    Test number
    598831921268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,286 miles (+10,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,286 miles
    Test number
    814829320276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,250 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,250 miles
    Test number
    103864929226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,135 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,135 miles
    Test number
    522838128298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,725 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,725 miles
    Test number
    483602937299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,854 miles
    Test number
    722820776212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WDP

Does LD53 WDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WDP expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WDP?
The MOT on LD53 WDP expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WDP done?
LD53 WDP was recorded at 146,681 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 7,647 miles a year.
Has LD53 WDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WDP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 WDP 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 WDP find?
LD53 WDP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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