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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 YAVMOT history

LD53 YAV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LD53 YAV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,622 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YAV was last recorded at 148,622 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,168 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,454 miles
Average per year
6,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,622 miles
  • 2024 – 144,168 miles
  • 2023 – 138,935 miles
  • 2022 – 133,219 miles
  • 2021 – 127,799 miles
  • 2020 – 122,608 miles
  • 2019 – 109,205 miles
  • 2018 – 91,854 miles
  • 2017 – 79,026 miles
  • 2016 – 72,399 miles
  • 2015 – 62,984 miles
  • 2014 – 59,922 miles
  • 2013 – 56,860 miles
  • 2012 – 55,018 miles
  • 2011 – 49,720 miles
  • 2010 – 45,864 miles
  • 2009 – 36,067 miles
  • 2007 – 26,132 miles
  • 2006 – 18,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,622 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,622 miles (+4,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,622 miles
    Test number
    529924507795
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass144,168 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,168 miles
    Test number
    820283249015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,935 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,935 miles
    Test number
    617231154831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,219 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,219 miles
    Test number
    956865044003
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,799 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,799 miles
    Test number
    278359797474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,608 miles (+13,403)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,608 miles
    Test number
    413519242249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,205 miles (+17,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,205 miles
    Test number
    335137203805
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroding

  8. Pass91,854 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    373637471191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail91,832 miles (+12,806)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,832 miles
    Test number
    537506857884
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass79,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    920808559378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,026 miles (+6,627)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    949241181188
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass72,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,399 miles
    Test number
    847399428985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail72,399 miles (+9,415)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,399 miles
    Test number
    431274015119
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass62,984 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,984 miles
    Test number
    716489525186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,922 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    688150334110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,860 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,860 miles
    Test number
    139598923162
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail56,860 miles (+1,842)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,860 miles
    Test number
    117348223137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass55,018 miles (+5,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    866323132147
    • 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)

  19. Pass49,720 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,720 miles
    Test number
    186516021118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    284821810415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,864 miles (+9,797)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    141111310128
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass36,067 miles (+9,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    260611019136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,132 miles (+7,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,132 miles
    Test number
    242883437380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass18,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,577 miles
    Test number
    241913236393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YAV

Does LD53 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 YAV is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YAV?
The MOT on LD53 YAV is valid until 11 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 YAV done?
LD53 YAV was recorded at 148,622 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,831 miles a year.
Has LD53 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YAV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 YAV 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 YAV find?
LD53 YAV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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