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LR53GXD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LR53GXD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,503 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,552 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,070 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2024 9 Jun 202622 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,020 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2023 9 Jun 20263 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,787 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022 9 Jun 202622 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,259 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,020 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020 9 Jun 202626 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,152 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test items + 40mm removed from centre mirror. ()
- oil leak on engine. starting to drip. rectify asap.
- chip on centre screen. may grow.
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,880 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018 9 Jun 202621 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,885 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,715 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016 9 Jun 202618 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,623 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,887 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,887 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,612 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,624 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202625 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,966 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202625 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
30 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,939 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,237 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,209 MI
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LR53GXD was registered on 2003-09-29
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