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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FG53CSV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 03 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,871 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,089 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,572 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,121 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Rear axle bush carrier slight corrosion
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Rear axle bush carrier slight corrosion
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,034 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022 3 Jun 20265 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,699 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021 3 Jun 20268 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,880 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,005 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019 3 Jun 20265 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,676 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017 3 Jun 20266 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,716 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016 3 Jun 20266 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,270 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,241 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014 3 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,403 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2013 3 Jun 20265 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,114 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2012 3 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,265 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 96,400 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 3 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,222 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,143 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008 3 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,872 MI
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FG53CSV was registered on 2003-10-22
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