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FG53CUH
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration FG53CUH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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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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84 Total Defects Recorded
22 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 203,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering ram leaking Rack leaking N/S (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 198,496 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 198,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,922 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 195,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking n/s/ of steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 190,329 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020 3 Jun 20268 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 190,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 183,287 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 183,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
- coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 176,544 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 176,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 166,756 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017 3 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,622 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016 3 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,190 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 142,688 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,011 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,403 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012 3 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,174 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2011 3 Jun 202610 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,692 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,421 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,474 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2008 3 Jun 202619 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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FG53CUH was registered on 2003-10-09
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