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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration AF03DDA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- n/s & o/s front wheel arch corroded & covered in tape
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,426 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,472 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021 13 Jun 202628 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure and rear heatsheilds (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake lagging in operation both (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,977 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020 13 Jun 202626 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo intercoller (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Body component insecure trim at wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip lenses faded and aims not tested (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
21 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,198 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive at hose at turbo intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both and slight kickback (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lenes faded (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively borh (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive at hose at turbo intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both and slight kickback (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,752 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018 13 Jun 202630 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,836 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 13 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,053 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016 13 Jun 20264 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,484 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015 13 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,862 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202620 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,291 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,809 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,350 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011 13 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,517 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,871 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 13 Jun 202625 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,437 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 13 Jun 20261 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,074 MI
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AF03DDA was registered on 2003-06-25
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