free car check
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR53GFU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 08 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,718 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018 8 Jun 202626 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,040 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017 8 Jun 202628 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,251 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016 8 Jun 202613 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,330 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory 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)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,330 MI
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)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,149 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014 8 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,356 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013 8 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,720 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 8 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,932 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 8 Jun 202613 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,612 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
24 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,710 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2009 8 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,710 MI
8 Jun 20263 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,217 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2008 8 Jun 20263 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 23,217 MI
8 Jun 202612 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,206 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
You 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!
LR53GFU was registered on 2003-09-30
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.