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LR53ELC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2792cc
General Information
- Registration LR53ELC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2792cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,080 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- headlight beam deflectors fitted
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat bolts corroding away (6.1.2 (a))
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,353 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
17 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,144 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,080 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021 10 Jun 202616 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,689 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020 10 Jun 202617 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,248 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019 10 Jun 202617 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,270 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018 10 Jun 202617 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,212 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017 10 Jun 202629 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,067 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front lower arm bushes worn
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,380 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015 10 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,490 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,825 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013 10 Jun 202614 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,162 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
12 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,947 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011 10 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,312 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 10 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,051 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2009 10 Jun 20263 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,135 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2008 10 Jun 202615 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,134 MI
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LR53ELC was registered on 2003-09-17
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