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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR53BWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 162,267 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 162,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,845 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025 6 Jun 202611 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,288 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,592 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2023 6 Jun 20268 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,507 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022 6 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,926 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021 6 Jun 20264 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,504 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020 6 Jun 20263 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,802 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019 6 Jun 202610 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,165 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2018 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,555 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,753 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,398 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202624 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,890 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202620 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,610 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,966 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2012 6 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,945 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011 6 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,940 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010 6 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,837 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,818 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 6 Jun 20262 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,001 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LR53BWN was registered on 2003-09-30
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