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FD53BAO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FD53BAO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,464 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,717 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,534 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,534 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,509 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,403 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,725 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,103 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2020 6 Jun 20265 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
9 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,912 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust mount broken but still secure
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,651 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018 6 Jun 202630 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
30 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,651 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,541 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,513 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,448 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,811 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,967 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 6 Jun 202614 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,648 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,641 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,295 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,151 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,153 MI
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FD53BAO was registered on 2003-11-15
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