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LD53FCA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1898cc
General Information
- Registration LD53FCA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1898cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,972 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 175,151 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- SOME REAR BRAKE INBALANCE
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,941 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 170,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,928 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,527 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 159,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,951 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,951 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,954 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,954 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,509 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,290 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018 7 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,032 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front outer cv gator has a pinhole
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,474 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016 7 Jun 202612 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,606 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,388 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
8 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,909 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 7 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,124 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,431 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,856 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,551 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202614 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,636 MI
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LD53FCA was registered on 2003-09-15
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