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FE53FFH
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration FE53FFH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 29 Mar 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,513 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 176,512 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,580 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,585 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 164,585 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,647 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
23 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,647 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 153,818 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 153,818 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,529 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,692 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,333 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,324 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
13 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,292 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,036 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 5 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,756 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2011 5 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,485 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2010 5 Jun 20264 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,715 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2009 5 Jun 202618 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,183 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FE53FFH was registered on 2003-09-02
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