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FD53TZF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FD53TZF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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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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64 Total Defects Recorded
6 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,608 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear axle beam has slight corrosion
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear axle beam has slight corrosion
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,153 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust system deteriorated
30 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 171,153 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,313 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside corroded
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 165,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside corroded
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,998 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- item removed from drivers view prior to start of test
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,342 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 5 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,342 MI
5 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 141,986 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,578 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202621 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 136,578 MI
5 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,629 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 5 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 126,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
26 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 116,691 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202628 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,182 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 5 Jun 20267 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,539 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 95,539 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,461 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202614 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 83,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 70,899 MI
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FD53TZF was registered on 2003-12-31
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