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LS53NJE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53NJE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 225,411 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 212,232 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 212,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear brake pad showing signs of excessive heat
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 201,391 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front subframe corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 201,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front subframe corroded
- Exhaust back box outer skin loose
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 197,327 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,152 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,053 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 170,800 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 170,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 162,442 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- O/S/F Tyre cracking and close to limit
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,409 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 152,444 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014 6 Jun 202625 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 147,874 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013 6 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 143,289 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202626 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 143,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 138,441 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 133,554 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 128,857 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 123,340 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 6 Jun 202612 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 121,972 MI
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LS53NJE was registered on 2003-10-31
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