
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
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)
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass45,063 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 45,063 miles
- Test number
- 155414900601
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
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
Pass44,509 miles (+1,902)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,509 miles
- Test number
- 922524125914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,607 miles (+843)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 42,607 miles
- Test number
- 171220759543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,764 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 41,764 miles
- Test number
- 901578536455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,171 miles (+4,269)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 39,171 miles
- Test number
- 369009634390
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass34,902 miles (+4,018)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 34,902 miles
- Test number
- 788666733396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,884 miles (+4,057)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 30,884 miles
- Test number
- 696547442302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,827 miles (+3,641)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 26,827 miles
- Test number
- 509396931373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,186 miles (+2,898)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 23,186 miles
- Test number
- 690625730314
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass17,553 miles (+4,165)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 17,553 miles
- Test number
- 213406838395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 13,388 miles
- Test number
- 450353027335
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass12,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 12,387 miles
- Test number
- 431249546378
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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