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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 WDXMOT history

LD53 WDX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LD53 WDX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,938 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WDX was last recorded at 126,938 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,224 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
714 miles
Average per year
5,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,938 miles
  • 2025 – 126,224 miles
  • 2024 – 125,302 miles
  • 2023 – 124,516 miles
  • 2022 – 123,870 miles
  • 2021 – 122,368 miles
  • 2020 – 121,059 miles
  • 2019 – 118,175 miles
  • 2018 – 113,897 miles
  • 2017 – 109,153 miles
  • 2016 – 104,574 miles
  • 2015 – 100,308 miles
  • 2014 – 93,713 miles
  • 2013 – 83,278 miles
  • 2012 – 68,104 miles
  • 2011 – 51,636 miles
  • 2010 – 45,323 miles
  • 2009 – 38,162 miles
  • 2008 – 34,099 miles
  • 2007 – 28,987 miles
  • 2006 – 22,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,938 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,938 miles (+714)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    529545120135
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass126,224 miles (+922)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    378319610413
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass125,302 miles (+48)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,302 miles
    Test number
    397133425104
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail125,254 miles (+738)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,254 miles
    Test number
    567691175272
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass124,516 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,516 miles
    Test number
    384191699637
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass123,870 miles (+1,502)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,870 miles
    Test number
    367697077635
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass122,368 miles (+1,309)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,368 miles
    Test number
    931873633975
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted/less 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear disc discolured been binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,059 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,059 miles
    Test number
    325431792196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,175 miles (+4,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    118,175 miles
    Test number
    186094951713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    745699296856
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,853 miles (+4,700)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,853 miles
    Test number
    420380021974
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,153 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,153 miles
    Test number
    502811652945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,574 miles (+4,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,574 miles
    Test number
    233381308458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  14. Pass100,308 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,308 miles
    Test number
    765874575114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail100,167 miles (+6,454)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    685279365119
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass93,713 miles (+10,435)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    218161284472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth parking brake return springs missing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre valve perished

  17. Pass83,278 miles (+15,174)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    745366153190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,104 miles (+16,468)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    955021182139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    245225681142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,636 miles (+6,313)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    727765781176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass45,323 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    893438480278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,162 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    793227889209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,099 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    571380398202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,987 miles (+6,215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,987 miles
    Test number
    572941387255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    973306186247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,772 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    334656586442
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD53 WDX

Does LD53 WDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WDX is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WDX?
The MOT on LD53 WDX is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 WDX done?
LD53 WDX was recorded at 126,938 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,289 miles a year.
Has LD53 WDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WDX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 WDX 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 WDX find?
LD53 WDX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides.

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