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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FP53TPY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 03 Nov 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 184,026 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 184,026 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 166,555 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 166,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine cover fitted
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear are both faded (0.1 (b))
- Oil level low
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,987 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018 4 Jun 202626 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,247 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017 4 Jun 20261 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,197 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016 4 Jun 20261 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,666 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 115,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,967 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 4 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,076 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 4 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,044 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2012 4 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,844 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2011 4 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,452 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010 4 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,804 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009 4 Jun 202631 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,883 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 4 Jun 202618 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,863 MI
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FP53TPY was registered on 2003-10-28
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