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FN53FFY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FN53FFY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 18 Jan 2022
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 226,173 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 226,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 219,061 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 208,714 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 208,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 193,673 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 177,729 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear brake pipe corroding
- all brake discs worn and corroding
- play in nearside steering
- front flexi brakes hoses cracking
5 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 177,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake discs worn and corroding
- front flexi brakes hoses cracking
- nearside rear brake pipe corroding
- play in nearside steering
4 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,031 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Trailing 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,214 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,366 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,198 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,856 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory 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)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,712 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,562 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,562 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,959 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,485 MI
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FN53FFY was registered on 2003-11-25
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