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LB53FGD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration LB53FGD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,246 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
12 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,033 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,393 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,327 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,862 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,920 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,741 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 7 Jun 202620 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,475 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,665 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- small cracks in inner sidewall
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,745 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
23 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,143 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,648 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015 7 Jun 20261 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,709 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,110 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,214 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202630 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,533 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,393 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,029 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
3 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,701 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2008 7 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,163 MI
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LB53FGD was registered on 2003-12-09
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