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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD53UBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 181,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 178,015 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2021 5 Jun 202611 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 173,015 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020 5 Jun 202614 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,427 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019 5 Jun 202619 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,318 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018 5 Jun 202618 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 160,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,999 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 153,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,170 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2016 5 Jun 202621 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,772 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2015 5 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 136,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,864 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202630 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 128,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,175 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013 5 Jun 202618 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,952 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012 5 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,924 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 5 Jun 20265 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,742 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,338 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2009 5 Jun 202616 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,192 MI
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FD53UBX was registered on 2003-12-31
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