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FD53DDF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2460cc
General Information
- Registration FD53DDF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 12 May 2027
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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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39 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 258,966 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front bulbs orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 258,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front bulbs orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 257,470 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear under body corroded on some component
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 250,055 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025 5 Jun 20262 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 250,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 236,629 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2024 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 236,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 224,505 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 224,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 203,410 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2022 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,584 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 194,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 183,107 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020 5 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 183,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
2 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,478 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,314 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,941 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,206 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,903 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014 5 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,902 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,088 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202619 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,337 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,595 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202630 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,512 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202629 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,104 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,296 MI
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FD53DDF was registered on 2003-11-17
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