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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FN53FJY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 05 Mar 2022
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,745 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,439 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,281 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,600 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake reading slightly down on foot and parking brake
- Rear brake imbalance 22%.
- Brake pipe slightly corroded To all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
3 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded To all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake imbalance 22%.
- Polly drive belt cracked
- Nearside Rear Brake reading slightly down on foot and parking brake
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,503 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,906 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,220 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,285 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,052 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,320 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 5 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,101 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 5 Jun 202618 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
19 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,039 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011 5 Jun 202613 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,642 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2010 5 Jun 202624 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,186 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,740 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2008 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FN53FJY was registered on 2003-12-31
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