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LR53GLF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LR53GLF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,004 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,748 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,050 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2024 9 Jun 20267 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,573 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023 9 Jun 20267 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,573 MI
9 Jun 20267 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,803 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022 9 Jun 20267 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,803 MI
9 Jun 20269 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,327 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021 9 Jun 20268 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,529 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020 9 Jun 202623 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,399 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019 9 Jun 20265 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) 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
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,529 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018 9 Jun 202625 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,431 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2017 9 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,273 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016 9 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,133 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202630 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,263 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 9 Jun 202629 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,447 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 9 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,874 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,700 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,653 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,476 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009 9 Jun 20262 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,957 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LR53GLF was registered on 2003-09-30
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