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LS53VPC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration LS53VPC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
11 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,660 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 168,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,660 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 164,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 162,306 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2022 6 Jun 202615 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,507 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021 6 Jun 202621 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,362 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020 6 Jun 202618 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 151,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
17 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear brake discs has got hot
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,362 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake caliper slightly weak
31 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 142,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cannot be opened from the inside or out (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake caliper slightly weak
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,922 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Clutch bite high
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Clutch bite high
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,026 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2017Advisory 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)
- Engine covers fitted
20 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory 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)
- Engine covers fitted
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,345 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202611 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,509 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,985 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,526 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,526 MI
6 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,703 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012 6 Jun 20262 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,566 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,885 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2010 6 Jun 20262 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,885 MI
6 Jun 202615 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,307 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2009 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,893 MI
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LS53VPC was registered on 2003-11-13
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