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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration AE03WLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 198,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad missing (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 191,909 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
10 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 191,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
21 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 177,913 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 161,400 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 161,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
16 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,595 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 146,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,360 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 135,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
19 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 122,922 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 112,435 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 112,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
24 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,287 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,393 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,800 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,892 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2007 13 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!
AE03WLX was registered on 2003-03-31
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