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FD53TYP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration FD53TYP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 193,978 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022 5 Jun 202620 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 193,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 178,489 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 178,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball jont (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,484 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,741 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Slight corrosion throughout all brake pipes
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
- Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
27 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- rear springs corroded
- brake pad clip not fitted in caliper
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,850 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
- engine cover fitted
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
11 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
- engine cover fitted
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,656 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
18 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,338 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202627 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 129,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,155 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202625 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,176 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013 5 Jun 20267 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,304 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 5 Jun 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,240 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011 5 Jun 202617 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,240 MI
5 Jun 20263 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,054 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2010 5 Jun 20262 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
30 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,610 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 5 Jun 202629 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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FD53TYP was registered on 2004-01-19
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