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LM53ZXK
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration LM53ZXK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 27 Sep 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,670 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- general underbody corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,264 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust centre section/ hangers poor
- corrosion to front subframe
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- corrosion starting to show on rear metal brake pipes
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- nearside hand brake effort down slightly
19 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- nearside hand brake effort down slightly
- exhaust centre section/ hangers poor
- corrosion to front subframe
- corrosion starting to show on rear metal brake pipes
22 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,336 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,102 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,129 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,479 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,350 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre bracket detached/broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre bracket detached/broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,607 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel rim damaged
- engine management light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside door mirror glass cracked
- Offside Front inner wing cover insecure
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,753 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside door mirror glass cracked
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,266 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,205 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,019 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,219 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,230 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 13 Jun 202614 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,254 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 13 Jun 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,182 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011 13 Jun 202610 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,291 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2010 13 Jun 20265 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,456 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
12 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,897 MI
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LM53ZXK was registered on 2004-02-11
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