# LD53ULT — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check

LD53ULT is a Beige VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Petrol (1595cc), first registered 2003-10-08. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LD53ULT — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LD53ULT |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1595cc |
| First registered | 2003-10-08 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2024-11-22 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 18
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 78.26%
- Total defects recorded: 55

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-01 10:02:16 | PASSED | 105,117 MI | 2024-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2023-11-01 10:02:15 | FAILED | 105,117 MI | — |
| 2022-11-10 09:55:37 | PASSED | 96,213 MI | 2023-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2021-11-23 12:51:02 | PASSED | 88,810 MI | 2022-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2021-11-23 09:26:07 | FAILED | 88,809 MI | — |
| 2020-11-13 12:25:53 | PASSED | 81,158 MI | 2021-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2019-11-14 12:10:22 | PASSED | 74,004 MI | 2020-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2018-11-15 11:22:51 | PASSED | 66,005 MI | 2019-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2018-11-15 10:17:56 | FAILED | 66,004 MI | — |
| 2017-11-21 10:13:45 | PASSED | 57,654 MI | 2018-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2016-11-21 13:00:52 | PASSED | 49,424 MI | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-23 10:02:07 | PASSED | 42,883 MI | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-20 18:02:54 | FAILED | 42,883 MI | — |
| 2014-09-24 17:05:32 | PASSED | 42,843 MI | 2015-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-11 10:44:58 | PASSED | 42,605 MI | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-11 10:44:58 | FAILED | 42,605 MI | — |
| 2012-09-11 14:55:24 | PASSED | 41,588 MI | 2013-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-14 09:49:56 | PASSED | 37,863 MI | 2012-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-16 17:56:56 | PASSED | 33,590 MI | 2011-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2009-09-16 10:12:01 | PASSED | 29,206 MI | 2010-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-17 09:51:11 | PASSED | 24,787 MI | 2009-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-26 09:01:20 | PASSED | 19,930 MI | 2008-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-27 09:08:38 | PASSED | 14,742 MI | 2007-10-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2023-11-01 10:02:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Coolant leak ()

**2023-11-01 10:02:15 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Coolant leak ()
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2022-11-10 09:55:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Coolant leak ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2021-11-23 09:26:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

**2018-11-15 10:17:56 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

**2015-11-23 10:02:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Offside rear tyre is worn badly on inner edge
- ADVISORY: Front brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn

**2015-11-20 18:02:54 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn
- ADVISORY: Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Offside rear tyre is worn badly on inner edge
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

**2014-09-24 17:05:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2013-09-11 10:44:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Nearside rear tyre is worn slightly on both edges, worn out of shape and is starting to perish
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Offside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge, is on 2mm of tread, damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing cords and is worn out of shape
- USER ENTERED: Rear brake discs slightly worn
- USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

**2013-09-11 10:44:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Nearside rear tyre is worn slightly on both edges, worn out of shape and is starting to perish
- USER ENTERED: Offside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge, is on 2mm of tread, damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing cords and is worn out of shape
- USER ENTERED: Rear brake discs slightly worn
- USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

**2012-09-11 14:55:24 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge.

**2011-09-14 09:49:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- USER ENTERED: Both rear tyres are worn out of shape and are starting to perish
- USER ENTERED: Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
- USER ENTERED: Front brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn

**2006-09-27 09:08:38 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Baby seat in nearside rear.

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LD53ULT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LD53ULT. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
