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FN53FCV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FN53FCV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 20 Feb 2019
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
12
Passes
3
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
1 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,387 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,395 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- both rear pads wearing thin
- both front discs lip & worn
- Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,445 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight tear on the sidewall but no ply cords visible.
- Front Brake Discs corroded but not seriously weakened.
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,550 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,794 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,673 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,155 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2013Advisory 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)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,956 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,987 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2011 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,995 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2010Advisory 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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
20 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,503 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202616 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,980 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FN53FCV was registered on 2003-09-01
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