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AM53DJD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration AM53DJD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 12 Feb 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 242,503 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
- temporary repair to both sides front wing covering sharp edges
- EML on
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 242,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- tyres appear to be low in pressure
- EML on
- temporary repair to both sides front wing covering sharp edges
- Coolant leak ()
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 227,010 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)
- centre exhaust silencer deteriorated
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 226,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- centre exhaust silencer deteriorated
- Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 204,430 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust bracket detached but system still supported
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 204,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- front exhaust bracket detached but system still supported
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 182,364 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 182,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,268 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 16 Jun 20265 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 151,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,582 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 16 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 123,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
5 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,183 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012 16 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,349 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,718 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,590 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,756 MI
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AM53DJD was registered on 2003-12-19
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