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LS53ENW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53ENW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 19 Dec 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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59 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 270,469 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 270,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 266,580 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 266,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 262,330 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 262,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 254,841 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
20 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 254,841 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 245,845 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2019 11 Jun 202626 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 236,542 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018 11 Jun 202619 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 236,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 227,548 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
29 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 227,548 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 214,800 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 214,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 205,366 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 200,180 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 11 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 200,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 175,276 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 175,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 149,728 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 149,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 124,415 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202628 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 124,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,104 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,035 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,277 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,664 MI
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LS53ENW was registered on 2003-10-27
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