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LM53FYR
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LM53FYR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,837 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- gearbox is very noisy when in reverse
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- offside front inner wing plastic panel is insecure
9 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- offside front inner wing plastic panel is insecure
- gearbox is very noisy when in reverse
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,716 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017 6 Jun 20265 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,388 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,368 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 6 Jun 202621 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,566 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,888 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202630 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
24 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,368 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2011 6 Jun 202624 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,082 MI
6 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,082 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 6 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,352 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2009 6 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
2 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,374 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2007 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,374 MI
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LM53FYR was registered on 2003-12-05
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