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LS03ORC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3200cc
General Information
- Registration LS03ORC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
22
Passes
10
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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139 Total Defects Recorded
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,640 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,237 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,003 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,740 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023 7 Jun 202621 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- bracket holding lambda sensor wires loose on front crossmember loose
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,426 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,388 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,991 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020 7 Jun 202628 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,730 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
23 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,122 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- parking brake only just passed mot 18%
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)
12 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,941 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- engine covers & under-trays fit
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine covers & under-trays fit
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,842 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,418 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
7 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,701 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,701 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.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,303 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,071 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
14 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,071 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.C.1b)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,505 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
2 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,505 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,707 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 7 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
12 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,702 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 7 Jun 202623 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,439 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2009 7 Jun 202623 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
10 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,283 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2008 7 Jun 202617 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,978 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2007 7 Jun 20269 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,746 MI
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LS03ORC was registered on 2003-05-01
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