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LR53EUP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
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- Registration LR53EUP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,586 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Front Sills Damaged
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Door Stiff To Open From Outside
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Bodywork Damage
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))
7 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 88T (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Front Sills Damaged
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Door Stiff To Open From Outside
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Bodywork Damage
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,351 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer sill damaged
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front bodywork damage
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
8 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear outer sill damaged
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front bodywork damaged
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,699 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2023 10 Jun 202611 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,514 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,927 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,233 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,352 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,756 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,106 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017 10 Jun 20269 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,106 MI
10 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,335 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016 10 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,734 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,734 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,265 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2014 10 Jun 20261 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,265 MI
10 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,521 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,373 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012 10 Jun 20269 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,430 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2011 10 Jun 20269 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,401 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2010 10 Jun 20264 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,401 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2009 10 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,804 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,804 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,886 MI
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LR53EUP was registered on 2003-10-23
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