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LD53FPA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LD53FPA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective stonechip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,946 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,693 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,127 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,259 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- n/s/f tyre has deep cut in tread
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,612 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front number plate in poor condition
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,030 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2015 7 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,332 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014 7 Jun 202622 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,462 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202622 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,462 MI
7 Jun 202616 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,137 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,426 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,520 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,683 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,363 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008 7 Jun 20261 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,608 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LD53FPA was registered on 2003-09-05
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