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LS53WLH
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53WLH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,137 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear of front box. (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,434 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- glow plug light
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- glow plug light
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,384 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- dual mass flywheel noisy?
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 140,873 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded
- offside front tyre valve is slightly misaligned
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear sidelight inoperative, still more than 50% illuminated
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 140,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre valve is slightly misaligned
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear sidelight inoperative, still more than 50% illuminated
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
- rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,475 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded
2 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded
- engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,324 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,166 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 13 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 118,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,566 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013 13 Jun 20265 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 999,000 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2012 13 Jun 20264 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 999,000 MI
13 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,933 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,823 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,454 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,404 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,417 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2007 13 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,417 MI
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LS53WLH was registered on 2003-12-03
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