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FN53FCG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FN53FCG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2018
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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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85 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,322 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,004 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
30 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,004 MI
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)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
3 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,813 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202629 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,774 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015Advisory 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)
28 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory 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)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,267 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,681 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 5 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,688 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
16 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,688 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,527 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 5 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 97,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
6 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,393 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 89,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,756 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 5 Jun 202623 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,311 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,509 MI
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FN53FCG was registered on 2003-10-01
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