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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LB53LWF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 30 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 203,650 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2027 6 Jun 202631 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 199,580 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wing corrosion
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 194,613 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 194,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,496 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,550 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 182,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,325 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,380 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- sill damage
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,067 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,004 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 6 Jun 20261 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,035 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,108 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017 6 Jun 202621 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,274 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,532 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,669 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,724 MI
6 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,724 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 6 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,437 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 6 Jun 202618 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,236 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,332 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,547 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2009 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,498 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2008 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,331 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2007 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,331 MI
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LB53LWF was registered on 2003-12-17
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