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FN53FEK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FN53FEK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 209,753 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 190,205 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 175,462 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 175,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,777 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
31 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 157,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 141,653 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- child seat fitted unable to test adult seat belt
- wipers slightly smeary
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,279 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016 5 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014 5 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,001 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 5 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 110,001 MI
5 Jun 202628 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,112 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
26 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,580 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 90,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear 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)
16 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,290 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,462 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2010 5 Jun 202615 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,769 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,391 MI
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FN53FEK was registered on 2003-11-18
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