VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LD53FBX has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know LD53FBX may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for LD53FBX in seconds…
The MOT for this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF expires in 5 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 67,487 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 17:14.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 11th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

LD53FBX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH APRIL 202767,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective Pipe Both Mounting Points (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Starting (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Os & Ns Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Calliper Parking Brake Lever Starting To Not Return Fully.
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED2ND APRIL 202667,487 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Os & Ns (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective Pipe Both Mounting Points (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Starting (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Os & Ns Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Os & Ns. Heavily. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Calliper Parking Brake Lever Starting To Not Return Fully.
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH APRIL 202511TH APRIL 202666,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Heavily Cracked Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH APRIL 202566,030 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Heavily Cracked Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD APRIL 202411TH APRIL 202564,521 MI
FAILED27TH MARCH 202464,521 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Insecure Broken/adrift (4.1.1 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Central Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flex Pipe Adrift/broken (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Mounting Defective Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202311TH APRIL 202460,606 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED4TH APRIL 202360,605 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED22ND MARCH 20226TH APRIL 202355,792 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 20216TH APRIL 202254,114 MI
FAILED7TH APRIL 202154,114 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Not Working Fluid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure Sleeve Corroded Away (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Cracking Up On Walls And Tread,,dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20199TH AUGUST 202052,466 MI
FAILED8TH AUGUST 201952,465 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Service Brake Lagging In Operation Brakes Spongy & Fluctuating ,going Down (1.2.1 (d))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 20189TH AUGUST 201948,926 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20179TH AUGUST 201846,034 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Off Side Tyres Are Worn Smooth On The Inner Edges.
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20169TH AUGUST 201743,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Off Side Rear Tyre Losing Shape.
FAILED9TH AUGUST 201643,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Off Side Rear Tyre Losing Shape.
  2. FAIL - Nearside Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20157TH AUGUST 201639,328 MI
FAILED5TH AUGUST 201539,328 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20147TH AUGUST 201536,755 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20137TH AUGUST 201434,324 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
FAILED6TH AUGUST 201334,324 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Binding On Osr Brake
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20127TH AUGUST 201330,623 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20117TH AUGUST 201228,320 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Fuel Tank Support Straps Slightly Corroded But Still Support Weight Of Fuel Tank Properly
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20106TH AUGUST 201126,119 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Small Cut In Near Side Rear Tyre Tread
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20096TH AUGUST 201024,452 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Center Exhaust Bracket Broken
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20086TH AUGUST 200922,308 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20076TH AUGUST 200819,697 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 200620TH SEPTEMBER 200715,890 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LD53FBX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

LD53FBX MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

LD53FBX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 67,487 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,934 miles

LD53FBX FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration LD53FBX was manufactured on Saturday 20th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 67,487 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,934 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LD53FBX has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 32 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 16 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does LD53FBX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 12th November 2026 LD53FBX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LD53FBX Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 12th November 2026 LD53FBX does have Tax. Read more

When does LD53FBX Tax expire?

The current Tax for LD53FBX will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LD53FBX MOT expire?

The current MOT for LD53FBX will expire in 5 months on Sunday 11th April 2027. Read more

When did LD53FBX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LD53FBX was on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 17:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LD53FBX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for LD53FBX we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LD53FBX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for LD53FBX we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LD53FBX?

LD53FBX is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has LD53FBX done?

The odometer reading for LD53FBX at the last MOT in April 2026 was 67,487 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,934 miles per year. Read more

How old is LD53FBX?

The vehicle LD53FBX was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 20th September 2003. Read more

What colour is LD53FBX?

The official colour of LD53FBX is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does LD53FBX have?

LD53FBX has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

LD53FBX MOT Check