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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 YCGMOT history

LD53 YCG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 214,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

LD53 YCG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
214,531 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YCG
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
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YCG was last recorded at 214,531 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 14,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,711 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
14,820 miles
Average per year
8,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 214,531 miles
  • 2022 – 199,711 miles
  • 2021 – 192,004 miles
  • 2020 – 183,555 miles
  • 2019 – 176,465 miles
  • 2018 – 169,211 miles
  • 2017 – 162,047 miles
  • 2016 – 156,179 miles
  • 2015 – 149,367 miles
  • 2014 – 142,338 miles
  • 2013 – 136,134 miles
  • 2012 – 129,725 miles
  • 2011 – 123,070 miles
  • 2010 – 114,889 miles
  • 2009 – 105,560 miles
  • 2008 – 96,440 miles
  • 2007 – 82,806 miles
  • 2006 – 65,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,531 miles (+14,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    214,531 miles
    Test number
    697873320719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass199,711 miles (+7,707)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,711 miles
    Test number
    403545967733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass192,004 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    192,004 miles
    Test number
    809988477819
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top mounts

  4. Fail192,004 miles (+8,449)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,004 miles
    Test number
    652889784151
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top mounts

  5. Pass183,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,555 miles
    Test number
    679438020382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,555 miles (+7,090)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,555 miles
    Test number
    221667715672
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass176,465 miles (+7,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    176,465 miles
    Test number
    136490765388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass169,211 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,211 miles
    Test number
    311343783564
    • MinorNearside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail169,211 miles (+7,164)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,211 miles
    Test number
    556165909206
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass162,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,047 miles
    Test number
    668425756975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,047 miles (+5,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,047 miles
    Test number
    910319533725
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  12. Pass156,179 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,179 miles
    Test number
    656515259338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread wearing thin.

  13. Fail156,179 miles (+6,812)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,179 miles
    Test number
    477128438608
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Steering arm damaged and unserviceable Has excessive play. (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread wearing thin.

  14. Pass149,367 miles (+7,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,367 miles
    Test number
    568303516197
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering arm inner ball joint

  15. Pass142,338 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    386140434234
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail142,338 miles (+6,204)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    339120834467
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass136,134 miles (+6,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,134 miles
    Test number
    139996523225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  18. Pass129,725 miles (+6,655)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    129,725 miles
    Test number
    187545532255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUneven wear on nearside rear tyre tread
    • NoteUneven wear on offside rear tyre tread

  19. Pass123,070 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,070 miles
    Test number
    846817531209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wear inner edge
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  20. Fail123,070 miles (+8,181)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,070 miles
    Test number
    426147431266
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wear inner edge
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  21. Pass114,889 miles (+9,329)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,889 miles
    Test number
    652585130216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear
    • NoteSlight plat n/s/f track rod arm

  22. Pass105,560 miles (+9,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    105,560 miles
    Test number
    650493539228
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass96,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,440 miles
    Test number
    580161548259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,437 miles (+13,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,437 miles
    Test number
    321931348222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass82,806 miles (+17,108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    582642347214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    584743396292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,698 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    363292196487
    • DangerousRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD53 YCG

Does LD53 YCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YCG expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YCG?
The MOT on LD53 YCG expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YCG done?
LD53 YCG was recorded at 214,531 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 8,808 miles a year.
Has LD53 YCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YCG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 YCG 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 YCG find?
LD53 YCG passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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