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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LD53 YBKMOT history

LD53 YBK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LD53 YBK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,931 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YBK was last recorded at 158,931 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,921 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,931 miles
  • 2025 – 156,311 miles
  • 2024 – 149,798 miles
  • 2023 – 141,801 miles
  • 2022 – 134,201 miles
  • 2021 – 126,276 miles
  • 2020 – 118,251 miles
  • 2019 – 110,404 miles
  • 2018 – 101,049 miles
  • 2017 – 92,396 miles
  • 2016 – 85,969 miles
  • 2015 – 80,808 miles
  • 2014 – 75,553 miles
  • 2013 – 69,778 miles
  • 2012 – 63,691 miles
  • 2011 – 58,885 miles
  • 2010 – 51,945 miles
  • 2009 – 44,196 miles
  • 2008 – 37,146 miles
  • 2006 – 25,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,931 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sill lip damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp lense damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,931 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,931 miles
    Test number
    562347139457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill lip damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,921 miles (+2,610)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,921 miles
    Test number
    501816523834
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill lip damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,311 miles (+6,513)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,311 miles
    Test number
    842037051378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill lip damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,798 miles (+7,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,798 miles
    Test number
    679646155896
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass141,801 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,801 miles
    Test number
    145952284877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,201 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,201 miles
    Test number
    225102738907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,199 miles (+7,923)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,199 miles
    Test number
    641598984482
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,276 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,276 miles
    Test number
    153655295926
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass118,251 miles (+7,847)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,251 miles
    Test number
    204217717908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    981713063545
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges.

  11. Fail110,404 miles (+9,355)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    576964841738
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  12. Pass101,049 miles (+8,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,049 miles
    Test number
    634618999302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass92,396 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    362118219054
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTested wet

  14. Fail92,368 miles (+6,399)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    548259931709
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Both front coil springs corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear coil springs corroding.

  15. Pass85,969 miles (+5,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,969 miles
    Test number
    499074023578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play Trackrod end balljoint. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lense damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear brake discs corroding.

  16. Pass80,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,808 miles
    Test number
    687781491382
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront springs corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp lense damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroding.

  17. Fail80,807 miles (+5,254)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    504459026175
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront springs corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp lense damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroding.

  18. Pass75,553 miles (+5,775)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,553 miles
    Test number
    666279044268
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn.
    • NoteOffside front headlamp lense damaged.
    • NoteOffside front tyre has sidewal damage but no cords showing.

  19. Pass69,778 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,778 miles
    Test number
    515092153298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,691 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,691 miles
    Test number
    637982542268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,885 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    848166431254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,945 miles (+7,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    692599340209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    421382559292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,196 miles (+7,050)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    414182759276
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth fronttyres worn low (on wear indicator)

  25. Pass37,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    290672048488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,146 miles (+11,817)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    433031748151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass25,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,329 miles
    Test number
    131074426374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YBK

Does LD53 YBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 YBK is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YBK?
The MOT on LD53 YBK is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 YBK done?
LD53 YBK was recorded at 158,931 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,728 miles a year.
Has LD53 YBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YBK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 YBK 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 YBK find?
LD53 YBK passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front sill lip damaged; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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