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LS53RBZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53RBZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 207,285 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 200,775 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- 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))
24 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 200,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 191,415 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 191,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,379 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box outer skin corroding
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 176,499 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint after cat (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints have play
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,864 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 166,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 155,730 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 144,652 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 144,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,601 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
15 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 135,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,557 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 6 Jun 202625 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 111,873 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010 6 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 95,963 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
12 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 95,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
7 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 95,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
12 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,040 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 6 Jun 202629 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,883 MI
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LS53RBZ was registered on 2003-12-12
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