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LS53WVX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LS53WVX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 28 Mar 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
29 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,936 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,149 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,097 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,347 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,098 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,410 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,250 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn on walls. Replacement strongly recommended
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,679 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sides (3.5.1g)
- Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions
- Offside Rear tyre worn on walls, but not seriously weakened
17 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,679 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on walls, but not seriously weakened
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sides (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,411 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre Inner & Outer Wall Damaged
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Outer Shoulder Excessively Worn 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Inner Shoulder Excessively Worn 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,706 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,942 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,522 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,213 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,156 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,207 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,638 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2011 13 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,020 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202613 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,020 MI
13 Jun 202628 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,323 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,323 MI
13 Jun 202619 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,538 MI
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LS53WVX was registered on 2004-01-30
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