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LD53THU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LD53THU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,643 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust misaligned (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil light on dash (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Repeater (4.4.4 (a))
28 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,959 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,886 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Emissions unable to be completed oil light came on (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,071 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,110 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front tyres low on tread
6 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front tyres low on tread
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,048 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,539 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Upper brake light not working
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,058 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018 6 Jun 202610 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,054 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,498 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,841 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,558 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,558 MI
6 Jun 202624 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,908 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,848 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012 6 Jun 202623 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
24 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,109 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,580 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,318 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,322 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2008 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,623 MI
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LD53THU was registered on 2003-09-24
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