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LM53FWW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LM53FWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 231,026 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- UNDER BODY RUSTY
- Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER MISSING
- Offside Front Lower SIDE COVER INSECURE
10 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 231,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED (1.1.11 (c))
- UNDER BODY RUSTY
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower SIDE COVER INSECURE
- Nearside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY
- Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER MISSING
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 192,116 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust is secure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear brake pipe has been covered in grease so unable to do full inspection
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear brake pipe has been covered in grease so unable to do full inspection
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 192,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust is secure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear brake pipe has been covered in grease so unable to do full inspection
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear brake pipe has been covered in grease so unable to do full inspection
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,453 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/65/15 ()
- rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust is secure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 156,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bust (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bust (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/65/15 ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust is secure
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,985 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,647 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory 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)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,965 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013Advisory 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)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,875 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012 6 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,225 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,490 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
9 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,770 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,714 MI
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LM53FWW was registered on 2003-12-02
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