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LR53BNL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LR53BNL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
26 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,809 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox noisy
- Various coolant leaks
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wing rusting
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,412 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Undertray fitted obscuring underside components
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,236 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Under tray fitted obscuring underside components
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,230 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2023 7 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,460 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2022 7 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,330 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021 7 Jun 20262 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached insecure,retaining fixings missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,832 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,786 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,606 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,263 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017 7 Jun 202614 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,014 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,358 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 7 Jun 20269 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,812 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,726 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202616 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,670 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,323 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,323 MI
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)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,438 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,347 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,303 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 55,303 MI
7 Jun 202613 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,520 MI
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LR53BNL was registered on 2003-09-18
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