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LD53FDU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration LD53FDU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,770 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,092 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 170,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,819 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,963 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 163,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coolant leak ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,626 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 158,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,612 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both sides rear axle bushes have slight play
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
20 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,957 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- offside and nearside front and rear brake discs corroded
- nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged
- cuts in nearside front tyre inner wall
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 149,333 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016 7 Jun 20267 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 149,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,483 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,453 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,506 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,232 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2012 7 Jun 20265 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,084 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 94,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,236 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,038 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
18 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 72,534 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202631 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,712 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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LD53FDU was registered on 2003-09-24
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