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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 YAOMOT history

LD53 YAO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LD53 YAO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,043 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YAO was last recorded at 43,043 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,347 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
696 miles
Average per year
1,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,043 miles
  • 2024 – 42,347 miles
  • 2023 – 41,754 miles
  • 2022 – 41,008 miles
  • 2021 – 40,153 miles
  • 2020 – 39,225 miles
  • 2019 – 38,562 miles
  • 2018 – 37,957 miles
  • 2017 – 37,176 miles
  • 2016 – 36,532 miles
  • 2015 – 35,641 miles
  • 2014 – 34,746 miles
  • 2013 – 33,909 miles
  • 2012 – 33,259 miles
  • 2011 – 30,786 miles
  • 2009 – 26,480 miles
  • 2008 – 21,762 miles
  • 2006 – 19,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,043 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,043 miles (+696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,043 miles
    Test number
    270760260273
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass42,347 miles (+593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    600056059302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded

  3. Pass41,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    872959323246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail41,754 miles (+746)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    181126150052
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass41,008 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    677509084815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass40,153 miles (+928)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    125478802337
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,225 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    392260149965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    612279429163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre slightly deteriorated

  9. Fail38,562 miles (+605)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    637702024760
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass37,957 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    522524549558
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall deteriorated

  11. Pass37,176 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    140477355152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,532 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,532 miles
    Test number
    279808513993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,641 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,641 miles
    Test number
    299294535532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,746 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,746 miles
    Test number
    858993654388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,909 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,909 miles
    Test number
    476274553492
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail33,909 miles (+650)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,909 miles
    Test number
    795014553360
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass33,259 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    466212962402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,468 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    999563012039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    457705301077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,786 miles (+8)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    888885401015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Fail30,778 miles (+4,298)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    165204501499
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEml on.

  22. Pass26,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,480 miles
    Test number
    362922539225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,480 miles (+4,718)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,480 miles
    Test number
    532902939293
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass21,762 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,762 miles
    Test number
    980470738015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,503 miles
    Test number
    281012686268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YAO

Does LD53 YAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 YAO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YAO?
The MOT on LD53 YAO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 YAO done?
LD53 YAO was recorded at 43,043 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,226 miles a year.
Has LD53 YAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YAO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 YAO 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 YAO find?
LD53 YAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust box corroded.

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