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FD53PYZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FD53PYZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,469 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,180 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both and rear bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
5 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both and rear bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,551 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020 5 Jun 202621 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,009 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under body has surface corrosion
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under body has surface corrosion
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,777 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- both rear brake discs corroded/lipped on edges
- corrosion on brake pipes around/on rear axel
14 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- corrosion on brake pipes around/on rear axel
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,626 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
15 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,626 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,698 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,744 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015 5 Jun 20265 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,262 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2014 5 Jun 20268 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,081 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202611 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,533 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,106 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,642 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,968 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,405 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202621 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,136 MI
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FD53PYZ was registered on 2003-11-19
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