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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 YBWMOT history

LD53 YBW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 216,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

LD53 YBW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2023
Mileage
216,261 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
13,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YBW was last recorded at 216,261 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,220 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
13,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 216,261 miles
  • 2021 – 199,151 miles
  • 2019 – 191,737 miles
  • 2018 – 178,240 miles
  • 2017 – 159,233 miles
  • 2016 – 145,211 miles
  • 2015 – 127,023 miles
  • 2014 – 109,585 miles
  • 2013 – 93,217 miles
  • 2012 – 75,462 miles
  • 2011 – 56,853 miles
  • 2010 – 44,462 miles
  • 2009 – 39,486 miles
  • 2008 – 34,664 miles
  • 2007 – 26,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,261 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,261 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    216,261 miles
    Test number
    764608612112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail216,220 miles (+17,069)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,220 miles
    Test number
    999778337574
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass199,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,151 miles
    Test number
    267554086803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail199,151 miles (+7,414)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,151 miles
    Test number
    253571743230
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Play In Strut (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Both Springs Likely To Fall Out (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass191,737 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,737 miles
    Test number
    103429898642
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail191,737 miles (+13,497)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,737 miles
    Test number
    177824320196
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass178,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,240 miles
    Test number
    777119132286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,239 miles (+19,006)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,239 miles
    Test number
    248351289963
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached linkage is broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass159,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,233 miles
    Test number
    474663251877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,233 miles (+14,022)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,233 miles
    Test number
    532018280766
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to wear (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass145,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,211 miles
    Test number
    355415136647
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail145,211 miles (+18,188)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,211 miles
    Test number
    484725986883
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass127,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    527527230281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,023 miles (+17,438)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    463594729184
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass109,585 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    869723204355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,576 miles (+16,359)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,576 miles
    Test number
    539448194203
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated.
    • NoteService now warning light on.

  17. Pass93,217 miles (+17,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    539013963207
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass75,462 miles (+18,609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,462 miles
    Test number
    386934682267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,853 miles (+12,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,853 miles
    Test number
    299653491239
    • 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. Fail44,462 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    322332800379
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass44,462 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    940252400334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,486 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,486 miles
    Test number
    743814199217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,664 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,664 miles
    Test number
    423204998281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass34,664 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,664 miles
    Test number
    752044998275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,602 miles
    Test number
    630334007316
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2mm

Questions about LD53 YBW

Does LD53 YBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YBW expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YBW?
The MOT on LD53 YBW expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YBW done?
LD53 YBW was recorded at 216,261 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 13,317 miles a year.
Has LD53 YBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YBW has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 YBW 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 YBW find?
LD53 YBW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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