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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR53PFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 12 Jul 2022
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,137 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,901 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 181,901 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,689 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust fouling engine
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust fouling engine
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,162 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019 6 Jun 202619 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,492 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre low
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,815 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Upper strut top mounts slight wear both sides
25 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,668 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,828 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,828 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,522 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,149 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
26 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,244 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012 6 Jun 20268 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,630 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,130 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2010 6 Jun 202618 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,639 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009 6 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,906 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2007 6 Jun 2026You 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!
LR53PFA was registered on 2003-10-01
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