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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FP53TNL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 03 Sep 2018
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,806 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,781 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2017 3 Jun 202630 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,519 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre pipe (7.1.2)
28 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 147,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre pipe (7.1.2)
19 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 144,604 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
9 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,910 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2014 3 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,314 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2013 3 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 130,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 122,127 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012 3 Jun 202616 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,409 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2011 3 Jun 202616 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 111,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,629 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2010 3 Jun 202627 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 93,522 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2009 3 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 93,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 81,304 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2008 3 Jun 20261 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 61,893 MI
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FP53TNL was registered on 2003-10-24
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