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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR53ZTC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 193,844 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Sill damaged
- Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Sill damaged
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 181,023 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,465 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering rack appears damp
- Nearside rear sill corroded slightly
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,177 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear tyres wearing on edges
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,231 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,273 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018 7 Jun 202615 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,467 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017 7 Jun 202615 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
9 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,670 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,689 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,643 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
15 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 121,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,656 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,931 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011 7 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,657 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,879 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,852 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,822 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 7 Jun 20261 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,822 MI
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LR53ZTC was registered on 2003-09-30
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