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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LM03CEK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 23 Aug 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,294 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,203 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,834 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,390 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,127 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,471 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,880 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,248 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear coil springs are pitted with corrosion at the base .
- n/s rear side lamp dim compared to the o/s .
6 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s rear side lamp dim compared to the o/s .
- Both rear coil springs are pitted with corrosion at the base .
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,851 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside lower inter cooler pipe loose
- Both front seat tilt lever handles missing
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,346 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016 10 Jun 20269 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,724 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 10 Jun 202617 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,882 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202616 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,242 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2013Advisory 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)
31 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory 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)
24 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,092 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 82,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,376 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 10 Jun 202619 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,024 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2010 10 Jun 202619 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
10 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,111 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2009 10 Jun 202625 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,521 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008 10 Jun 202620 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,750 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2007 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LM03CEK was registered on 2003-06-06
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