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LB53LWC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LB53LWC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Mar 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
18 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 237,021 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 234,019 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 234,019 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 228,129 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2025 6 Jun 20263 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 224,301 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 220,381 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 220,381 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 216,516 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 213,129 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wing mirror damaged
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 213,129 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wing mirror damaged
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 205,543 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 198,420 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust and rear springs corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 198,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust and rear springs corroded
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 191,413 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 182,367 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear exhaust outer skin corodded
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 176,131 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 169,880 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 156,910 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 156,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 142,074 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,151 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012 6 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,043 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011 6 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 111,043 MI
6 Jun 202626 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,012 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 100,053 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009 6 Jun 20265 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 100,053 MI
6 Jun 202620 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 80,347 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2007 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LB53LWC was registered on 2003-12-17
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