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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 ZZXMOT history

LD53 ZZX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LD53 ZZX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,443 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZZX was last recorded at 92,443 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,443 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,443 miles
  • 2025 – 83,699 miles
  • 2024 – 74,139 miles
  • 2023 – 65,494 miles
  • 2022 – 56,653 miles
  • 2021 – 51,043 miles
  • 2020 – 47,940 miles
  • 2019 – 46,429 miles
  • 2018 – 45,063 miles
  • 2017 – 44,509 miles
  • 2016 – 42,607 miles
  • 2015 – 41,764 miles
  • 2014 – 39,171 miles
  • 2013 – 34,902 miles
  • 2012 – 30,884 miles
  • 2011 – 26,827 miles
  • 2010 – 23,186 miles
  • 2009 – 20,288 miles
  • 2008 – 17,553 miles
  • 2007 – 13,388 miles
  • 2006 – 12,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,443 miles
    Test number
    341725129974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail92,443 miles (+8,744)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,443 miles
    Test number
    934725967668
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass83,699 miles (+9,560)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    469586792028
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
  4. Pass74,139 miles (+8,645)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    119709033825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage into rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear subframes
    • AdvisoryOffside rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisorySplash shields rubbed/damaged
  5. Pass65,494 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    482778388931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes have corrosion on
  6. Fail65,494 miles (+8,841)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    690577015282
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes have corrosion on
  7. Pass56,653 miles (+5,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,653 miles
    Test number
    488415961824
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
  8. Pass51,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    574011022433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail51,043 miles (+3,103)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    742303083419
    • DangerousFront Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass47,940 miles (+1,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    391539207599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass46,429 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    151377478388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass45,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,063 miles
    Test number
    155414900601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
  13. Fail45,063 miles (+554)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,063 miles
    Test number
    243540665267
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper nipple (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
  14. Pass44,509 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,509 miles
    Test number
    922524125914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,607 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,607 miles
    Test number
    171220759543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,764 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    901578536455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,171 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,171 miles
    Test number
    369009634390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,902 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    468716033347
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass34,902 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    788666733396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,884 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    696547442302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,827 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,827 miles
    Test number
    509396931373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,186 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,186 miles
    Test number
    690625730314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,288 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,288 miles
    Test number
    782406639355
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure
  24. Fail20,282 miles (+2,729)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,282 miles
    Test number
    294555939399
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAll 4tyres cracking
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure
  25. Pass17,553 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,553 miles
    Test number
    213406838395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,388 miles
    Test number
    450353027335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,383 miles (+996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,383 miles
    Test number
    493343027366
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  28. Pass12,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,387 miles
    Test number
    431249546378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,387 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,387 miles
    Test number
    504379946344
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LD53 ZZX

Does LD53 ZZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZZX is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZZX?
The MOT on LD53 ZZX is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ZZX done?
LD53 ZZX was recorded at 92,443 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,070 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZZX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZZX 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 ZZX find?
LD53 ZZX passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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