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FN53FDM
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration FN53FDM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
12
Passes
11
Failures
52.17%
Pass Rate
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169 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 228,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
1 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 228,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested exhaust is excessively leaking (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- heat shield loose
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Both rear shocker covers loose
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 223,138 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- BRAKE SERVO PIPE REPAIRED
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 223,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort SUSPECT SNAPPED CABLE (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- BRAKE SERVO PIPE REPAIRED
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 208,906 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- EML illuminated
- rear section exhaust clamp loose but still adequately supported
- nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- 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)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately vacuum servo hose (3.6.A.3)
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 208,906 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML illuminated
- rear section exhaust clamp loose but still adequately supported
- nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately vacuum servo hose (3.6.A.3)
- 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)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 208,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak on engine ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- 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)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
3 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 200,216 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 200,216 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 192,971 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 192,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 186,930 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 176,114 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 176,114 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 157,327 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 157,327 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 139,237 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 139,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 125,783 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010 5 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 125,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 105,650 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 88,461 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2008 5 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 71,977 MI
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FN53FDM was registered on 2002-12-31
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