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LS53ZWZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53ZWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 21 Dec 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,520 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 151,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,344 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020 14 Jun 202612 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,537 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter weld and back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,689 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system is corroded
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate is cracked
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,832 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- auxiliary drive belt is cracked
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,103 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear (rear of) and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate damaged
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
- auxiliary belt perishing
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,365 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,069 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 14 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013 14 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,204 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,428 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,428 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,805 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,279 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2009 14 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,345 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
15 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,904 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2007 14 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,904 MI
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LS53ZWZ was registered on 2003-12-12
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