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FE53FPA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FE53FPA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 178,049 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- both front sub-frame rear bushes cracked and perished
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,553 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2024 5 Jun 202631 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,081 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s turbo pipe insecure close to engine bottom pulley
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s turbo pipe insecure close to engine bottom pulley
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,656 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,965 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 144,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tc light on
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,546 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,194 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- rear exhaust hanger broken
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,474 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 5 Jun 20268 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,792 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202618 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 125,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
15 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,889 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 116,889 MI
5 Jun 20263 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,552 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,552 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 97,783 MI
5 Jun 202631 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,783 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012 5 Jun 20264 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,739 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202629 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,536 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202624 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,464 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,633 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2007 5 Jun 202631 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,833 MI
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FE53FPA was registered on 2003-09-01
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