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LS53SHX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration LS53SHX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 19 Mar 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
12 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,329 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,405 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,142 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
13 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,111 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,192 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,505 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021 11 Jun 20268 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,125 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,942 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
8 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,519 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,861 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,075 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,446 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,280 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,466 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,466 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,714 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,511 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,148 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,329 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,161 MI
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LS53SHX was registered on 2004-02-27
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