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LB53VVL
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LB53VVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,035 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,859 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,859 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,017 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,916 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,570 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake is binding slightly
17 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight splitting (4.1.D.1e)
- Engine management light is ON.
- Offside Rear brake is binding slightly
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,325 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,502 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,399 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,172 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,368 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,905 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 10 Jun 202630 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,927 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 10 Jun 202624 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,708 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2009 10 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,106 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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LB53VVL was registered on 2004-01-12
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