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FD53LBJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration FD53LBJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 104,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,697 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- advice rear axle corroded
- advice n/s and o/s rear shock absorber casing corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,913 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- advice o/s parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,054 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,686 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- advice slight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe
9 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,140 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under tray fitted
- all tyres perishing slightly
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,245 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- engine cover and under tray fitted
- all tyres slightly perishing
- all rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,076 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four inner faces (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four inner faces (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,114 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
24 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,962 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
15 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,962 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,803 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2013Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,610 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202612 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,757 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202616 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,811 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 5 Jun 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,007 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202624 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,048 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,680 MI
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FD53LBJ was registered on 2003-11-20
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