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FN53FFM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FN53FFM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,145 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022 5 Jun 202622 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,212 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,491 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020 5 Jun 202614 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,225 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,193 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)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,728 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
25 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,295 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,660 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016 5 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,735 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,764 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,356 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,836 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,836 MI
5 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,387 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,767 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202630 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,000 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,514 MI
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FN53FFM was registered on 2003-11-10
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