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FN53FCO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration FN53FCO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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122 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 194,050 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear wheel arch surface corrosion
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 194,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear wheel arch surface corrosion
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,920 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- rear axle slightly corroded around bushes
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes along axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run brake pipes before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 185,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear axle slightly corroded around bushes
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes along axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run brake pipes before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,115 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025 5 Jun 20268 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 177,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
18 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,340 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- no reserve travel on handbrake
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,800 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front wing corroded
6 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (incorporating flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,217 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f wing corroded bit not likely to cause injury, n/s/r wheel arch/seatbelt mount repair welding standard suspect
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- o/s/f wing corroded bit not likely to cause injury, n/s/r wheel arch/seatbelt mount repair welding standard suspect
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,121 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 146,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,021 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear by axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,281 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush antiroll link bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment arm at caliper stuck forward (3.5.1f)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking piston leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush antiroll link bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,574 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake slight bind
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,303 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016 5 Jun 20269 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,101 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,793 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,952 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,883 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012 5 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,638 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,682 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,976 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 5 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,058 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,516 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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