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LS03ORU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS03ORU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 21 Sep 2023
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,333 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pad (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 167,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pad (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
12 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 167,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,389 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
16 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,389 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
4 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,935 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,587 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020 9 Jun 202621 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,708 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- slight corrosion on rear axle
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,965 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,804 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,937 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 9 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,101 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
15 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,101 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,069 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 9 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,655 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 9 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,655 MI
9 Jun 202616 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,836 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,061 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 9 Jun 202618 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,061 MI
9 Jun 202618 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,089 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,948 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2009 9 Jun 20268 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,830 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2008 9 Jun 20268 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,303 MI
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LS03ORU was registered on 2003-05-16
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