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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS53ZWV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,560 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2026 14 Jun 202626 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,408 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2025 14 Jun 202611 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,281 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- both front sills slightly damaged/distorted
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,101 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023 14 Jun 20263 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,035 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,055 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,549 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- n/s/f headlight bracket broken
- n/s/f brake hose partially secure
- Rear brakes dragging
- Nearside Rear level sensor broken
- Headlight washers missing
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,833 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flex to callper (3.6.B.2c)
- pressed type number plates fitted instead of laminated plates
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,198 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016 14 Jun 20267 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,105 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear 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)
25 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,491 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,026 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,026 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
29 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,891 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009 14 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,988 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2008 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS53ZWV was registered on 2003-11-14
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