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DF53FFM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF53FFM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
26 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper strut mounting worn
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper strut mounting worn
- rear silencer deteriorated.
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front sun visor missing, mounting uncoverd (could cause harm)
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,008 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads
- rear silencer deteriorated.
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 181,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear silencer deteriorated.
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,006 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018 20 Jun 20263 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 171,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)
- Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 155,003 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017Advisory 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)
14 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 154,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only calliper leaver in the on pro (3.1.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- steering rack boots twisted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,724 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016 20 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 127,020 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 127,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,486 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,860 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,055 MI
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)
7 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,055 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,563 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010 20 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 82,231 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009 20 Jun 202614 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,210 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008 20 Jun 20267 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,945 MI
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DF53FFM was registered on 2003-11-19
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