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LS53SVL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53SVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 194,609 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 194,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
22 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 183,401 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,155 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- windscreen has stone chips
- turbo hose pipe deteriorated
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 163,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- windscreen has stone chips
- turbo hose pipe deteriorated
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,436 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,156 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 195/65/R15/91V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 195/65/R15/91V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,652 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 133,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- 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)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,731 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
17 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,093 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,880 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,978 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,390 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202619 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,275 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,502 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,277 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2007 11 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
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LS53SVL was registered on 2003-11-12
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