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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS03ORT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 05 Apr 2025
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,545 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 177,545 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,490 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,407 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake lever part of brake caliper (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,760 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,534 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Different size tyres fitted front to rear...1856015 front, 1956515 rear
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Different size tyres fitted front to rear...1856015 front, 1956515 rear
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,567 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2020 7 Jun 202625 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,640 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 7 Jun 20265 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,894 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,271 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017 7 Jun 20267 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
9 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,039 MI
7 Jun 20269 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,039 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016 7 Jun 202622 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,555 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 7 Jun 202617 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,741 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 7 Jun 202618 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,888 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 7 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,148 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 7 Jun 202624 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,315 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
25 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,701 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2010 7 Jun 202625 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,799 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2009 7 Jun 202621 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 23 May 2008 7 Jun 202624 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,784 MI
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LS03ORT was registered on 2003-05-23
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