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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FN53FCX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Nov 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,521 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,767 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,489 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
2 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,248 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 5 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,110 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 5 Jun 20266 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
12 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,170 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 5 Jun 20264 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,531 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 5 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
9 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,825 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012 5 Jun 202613 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,739 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 5 Jun 20262 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,510 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010 5 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
12 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,883 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,878 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2008 5 Jun 20261 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,670 MI
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FN53FCX was registered on 2003-09-02
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