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FD53LWG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LWG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 07 Dec 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,536 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- deterioration in rear axle front mounting bushes
- deterioration in exhaust system
- considerable corrosion in rear axle
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear supply pipes to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- deterioration in rear axle front mounting bushes
- deterioration in exhaust system
- considerable corrosion in rear axle
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear supply pipes to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,107 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- deterioration in rear exhaust box
- deterioration in rear axle and rubber mounting bushes
- deterioration in both front wishbone rear mounting bushes
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,125 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- exhaust system deteriorated
- n/s/f wing corroded
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,588 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,588 MI
5 Jun 20269 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,748 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019 5 Jun 20268 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,615 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- slight deterioration in rear exhaust unit.
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses. (3.6.B.2c)
- various small stone chip marks in windscreen.
7 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 118,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses. (3.6.B.2c)
- various small stone chip marks in windscreen.
- slight deterioration in rear exhaust unit.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,466 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- deterioration in rear exhaust unit
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,389 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- slight deterioration in rear exhaust box
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,180 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,180 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,170 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,036 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,654 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,791 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,651 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202612 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,763 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,125 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,476 MI
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FD53LWG was registered on 2003-12-04
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