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FD53BBU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FD53BBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 19 Dec 2023
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 195,277 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak water pump
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside wheel arch corroded
- Front both wheel arches corroded
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 195,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides outer (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside wheel arch corroded
- coolant leak water pump
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front both wheel arches corroded
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 185,344 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 182,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- exhaust shield loose
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,502 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 174,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,670 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- brake pad warning light on
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear brake back plate missing
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,018 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,422 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,305 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
19 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,305 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,519 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory 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)
6 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
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)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
8 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,181 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,181 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,951 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
12 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,253 MI
5 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,253 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202611 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,237 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2012 5 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
12 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 83,594 MI
5 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,594 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,698 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 76,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,015 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,220 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,771 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FD53BBU was registered on 2003-11-15
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