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FE53FRT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2792cc
General Information
- Registration FE53FRT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2792cc
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- Expired 17 Jul 2022
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
⚠️
62 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,191 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 174,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.
18 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,403 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,484 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,738 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2019 5 Jun 202622 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,066 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018 5 Jun 20266 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,551 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017 5 Jun 20266 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,551 MI
5 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,613 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,199 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202627 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,920 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202616 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,235 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013 5 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,927 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,846 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2011 5 Jun 202610 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,300 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 5 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,244 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 5 Jun 202615 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,992 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202620 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,974 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2009 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,520 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,428 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007 5 Jun 20262 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,428 MI
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FE53FRT was registered on 2003-09-01
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