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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LE53LBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 04 Jun 2027
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 196,701 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 191,811 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2026 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 187,521 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,633 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 182,633 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,417 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,052 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,621 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2020 12 Jun 20263 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,175 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective box supported by wire (6.1.2 (a))
31 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective box supported by wire (6.1.2 (a))
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,324 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,973 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017 12 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,185 MI
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LE53LBU was registered on 2003-12-31
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