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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR53BPO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 15 Jan 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,074 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower outer sill starting to corrode
- both outer sills had repairs at rear
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,491 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,203 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 7 Jun 20261 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,530 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,816 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,276 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,798 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,768 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,058 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202629 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,599 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,599 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,524 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,558 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,242 MI
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LR53BPO was registered on 2003-09-30
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