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FP53TLZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration FP53TLZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 208,096 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 203,005 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear 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))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 198,270 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 191,651 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 191,651 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 183,393 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 183,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 177,471 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 172,124 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 170,247 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- outer casing of rear silencer corroded
- oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 170,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- outer casing of rear silencer corroded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 170,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- stone chip to windscreen
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended nearside and offside axle mount bushs (2.4.F.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- rear exhaust poor condition
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 166,933 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 163,358 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 158,319 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 152,323 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
2 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 146,728 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011 4 Jun 202630 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 146,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 139,243 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010 4 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 139,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 129,119 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009 4 Jun 202613 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 129,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 110,411 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 4 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 83,669 MI
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FP53TLZ was registered on 2003-10-24
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