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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 ECWMOT history

LR53 ECW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2021 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2021.

LR53 ECW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2021
Mileage
108,574 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 ECW was last recorded at 108,574 miles on 25 Oct 2021, 6,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,493 miles · 21 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,081 miles
Average per year
5,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 108,574 miles
  • 2020 – 102,493 miles
  • 2019 – 96,546 miles
  • 2018 – 92,120 miles
  • 2017 – 88,103 miles
  • 2015 – 83,610 miles
  • 2014 – 79,184 miles
  • 2013 – 74,005 miles
  • 2012 – 66,109 miles
  • 2011 – 60,966 miles
  • 2010 – 55,065 miles
  • 2009 – 46,470 miles
  • 2008 – 40,378 miles
  • 2007 – 32,469 miles
  • 2006 – 23,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,574 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury damaged wing likely to cause injury if grazed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle impact damage has caused plastic wheel arch lining to rub on tyre when turning (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front 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))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes cracking on front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,574 miles (+6,081)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,574 miles
    Test number
    176077969941
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury damaged wing likely to cause injury if grazed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle impact damage has caused plastic wheel arch lining to rub on tyre when turning (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes cracking on front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,493 miles (+5,947)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,493 miles
    Test number
    795682836130
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip missing, still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,546 miles (+4,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    600676496527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner CV gaitor retaining clip missing, still prevents ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear coil springs lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass92,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,120 miles
    Test number
    474140490991
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down & full not allowing full inspection of adult belts
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall perished

  5. Fail92,120 miles (+4,017)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,120 miles
    Test number
    553604561971
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down & full not allowing full inspection of adult belts
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall perished

  6. Pass88,103 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    374599078709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,610 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    423709703878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,184 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    186004044269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,005 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,005 miles
    Test number
    367222953274
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass74,005 miles (+7,896)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,005 miles
    Test number
    986622453261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,109 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,109 miles
    Test number
    226078842296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    436721251261
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail60,966 miles (+5,901)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    858371351261
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass55,065 miles (+8,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    181829840205
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass46,470 miles (+6,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    692454359252
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  16. Pass40,378 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    273956358213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,469 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,469 miles
    Test number
    311716757240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,682 miles
    Test number
    210441756299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ECW

Does LR53 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 ECW expired on 20 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ECW?
The MOT on LR53 ECW expired on 20 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 ECW done?
LR53 ECW was recorded at 108,574 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2021, an average of 5,610 miles a year.
Has LR53 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ECW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 ECW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 ECW find?
LR53 ECW failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; front engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front body panel damaged and likely to cause injury damaged wing likely to cause injury if grazed, and 9 more.

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