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FX53VGF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FX53VGF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
1 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,757 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,387 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,106 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,950 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly chafed both perished (3.6.B.4d)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,459 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 5 Jun 202625 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,703 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016 5 Jun 202625 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,703 MI
5 Jun 20263 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,377 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,426 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,426 MI
5 Jun 20261 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,161 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,146 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,146 MI
5 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,030 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,525 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,609 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,652 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FX53VGF was registered on 2003-11-03
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