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FN53FCC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FN53FCC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
20
Passes
2
Failures
90.91%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,987 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel tank straps corroded
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under front seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,285 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle is corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,871 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2024 5 Jun 202616 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 163,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,649 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023 5 Jun 202629 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,691 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,664 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,585 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020 5 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,849 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019 5 Jun 202612 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,799 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,933 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017 5 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,988 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,618 MI
5 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,618 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,225 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202626 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,424 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,117 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,801 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,017 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
23 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,649 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 5 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,529 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,349 MI
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FN53FCC was registered on 2003-10-01
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