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LR53DPV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LR53DPV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 216,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front outer door handle deteriorated
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 204,221 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust box heat shield loose
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 204,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust box heat shield loose
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 192,860 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 192,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 186,734 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 7 Jun 202617 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 186,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
17 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 179,415 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 179,415 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 173,153 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 173,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 156,754 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 156,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 137,161 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011 7 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 136,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 121,876 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 105,964 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 91,050 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2008 7 Jun 202616 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 91,050 MI
7 Jun 202624 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,972 MI
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LR53DPV was registered on 2003-09-19
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