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LS53VPD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LS53VPD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,409 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- drive belt has noise.
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,410 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,146 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake cable damaged but not to excess feels stiff in operation (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake cable damaged but not to excess feels stiff in operation (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,478 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken off (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,833 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,833 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,167 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- misting of oil under the car
- rear brake discs corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- rear brake discs corroded
- misting of oil under the car
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Airbox pipe broken
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Engine running rough
- Brake hose slightly damaged Small cut (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,588 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,876 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,338 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 6 Jun 20262 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,202 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
13 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,129 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,634 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,116 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,116 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,428 MI
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LS53VPD was registered on 2003-11-18
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