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LS53VCU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53VCU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 13 Dec 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,387 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,558 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,558 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,479 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,822 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,622 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,314 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
15 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,664 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,308 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202618 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,872 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,666 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014 6 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,445 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 6 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,165 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,877 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,600 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010Advisory 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 Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,524 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,799 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,287 MI
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LS53VCU was registered on 2003-11-28
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