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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR53ELX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 29 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,053 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- under body corrosion
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Coolant leak back of engine ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,064 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2025Advisory 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))
30 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 150,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
22 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,757 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion under vehicle some components
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,024 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,517 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2022 10 Jun 202625 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,926 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2021 10 Jun 202612 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,156 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020 10 Jun 202621 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,177 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019 10 Jun 202629 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,919 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018 10 Jun 202610 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,069 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 10 Jun 202614 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,709 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 10 Jun 20263 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,068 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 10 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,533 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,102 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 10 Jun 202617 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,613 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 10 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,820 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 10 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,619 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,897 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 10 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,413 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008 10 Jun 202626 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,507 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LR53ELX was registered on 2003-09-29
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