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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FN53FAF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 20 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,747 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2026 5 Jun 202620 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,645 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2025 5 Jun 20269 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,744 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2022 5 Jun 20267 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
7 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,430 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,951 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,633 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,253 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central center exhaust bracket weld broken but exhaust is still supported
- Oil leak gearbox ()
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,338 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017 5 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,774 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 5 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,592 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,592 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,823 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,568 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,780 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012 5 Jun 20268 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,785 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,451 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010 5 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 5,844 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
2 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 4,650 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 1,965 MI
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FN53FAF was registered on 2003-10-01
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