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FN53FBO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FN53FBO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,028 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested first test failed co & hc excessive smoke & smell (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml lamp on
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
18 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,823 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,514 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear exhaust section corroded
- excessive inside wear on offside rear tyre
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- excessive inside wear on offside rear tyre
- engine warning light on
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- rear exhaust section corroded
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,021 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 5 Jun 20265 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,351 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,351 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,823 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,887 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,024 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,817 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 5 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,816 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 5 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
29 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,688 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009 5 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,654 MI
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FN53FBO was registered on 2003-09-25
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