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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 WDVMOT history

LD53 WDV is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 42,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LD53 WDV beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
42,085 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WDV was last recorded at 42,085 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,122 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
963 miles
Average per year
1,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,085 miles
  • 2025 – 41,122 miles
  • 2024 – 40,634 miles
  • 2023 – 35,463 miles
  • 2022 – 31,964 miles
  • 2021 – 30,614 miles
  • 2020 – 29,064 miles
  • 2019 – 27,914 miles
  • 2018 – 26,152 miles
  • 2017 – 24,608 miles
  • 2016 – 22,809 miles
  • 2015 – 21,254 miles
  • 2014 – 19,713 miles
  • 2013 – 18,179 miles
  • 2012 – 16,235 miles
  • 2011 – 14,648 miles
  • 2010 – 12,767 miles
  • 2009 – 10,979 miles
  • 2008 – 9,299 miles
  • 2007 – 7,528 miles
  • 2006 – 5,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,085 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,085 miles (+963)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    42,085 miles
    Test number
    354732174378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass41,122 miles (+488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    640652657975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass40,634 miles (+5,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    568017253560
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass35,463 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    35,463 miles
    Test number
    454930991499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,964 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,964 miles
    Test number
    811171883899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass30,614 miles (+1,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    30,614 miles
    Test number
    520573470498
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass29,064 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    230964354581
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass27,914 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    292979820552
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass26,152 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,152 miles
    Test number
    462155075513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,608 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,608 miles
    Test number
    549201183575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,809 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,809 miles
    Test number
    109891522599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,254 miles
    Test number
    202616256462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,254 miles (+1,541)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,254 miles
    Test number
    337741576898
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

  14. Pass19,713 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,713 miles
    Test number
    719239484203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,179 miles
    Test number
    466077983233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,179 miles (+1,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,179 miles
    Test number
    958047683211
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass16,235 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,235 miles
    Test number
    395449482462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,648 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,648 miles
    Test number
    326193891444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,767 miles (+1,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,767 miles
    Test number
    320488280212
    • 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)

  20. Pass10,979 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,979 miles
    Test number
    381848589437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,299 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    9,299 miles
    Test number
    744334498264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,528 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    7,528 miles
    Test number
    142529197235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    5,626 miles
    Test number
    351596796201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WDV

Does LD53 WDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WDV is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WDV?
The MOT on LD53 WDV is valid until 30 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 WDV done?
LD53 WDV was recorded at 42,085 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,824 miles a year.
Has LD53 WDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WDV has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LD53 WDV 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 WDV find?
LD53 WDV passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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