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LS53ZYG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration LS53ZYG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,953 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023 14 Jun 202625 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,383 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,426 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
2 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,901 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake recording minimum 16%
19 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,976 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,355 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,355 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,802 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018 14 Jun 20269 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,802 MI
14 Jun 202622 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside pitted (3.5.1i)
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside pitted (3.5.1i)
- engine management lamp on dash illuminated
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn (3.5.1i)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,333 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2016 14 Jun 202611 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,053 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,475 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,471 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2013 14 Jun 20263 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,471 MI
14 Jun 20265 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,475 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,914 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2011 14 Jun 202616 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
12 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,988 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010 14 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,568 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,271 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007 14 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 14,271 MI
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LS53ZYG was registered on 2003-11-24
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