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2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration AX52BYW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 186,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 178,572 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018Advisory 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 178,572 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 167,562 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017 14 Jun 20266 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,699 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016 14 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 158,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle dose not hold water (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,053 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 152,053 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 147,850 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014 14 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 147,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 138,594 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013 14 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 138,594 MI
14 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 131,581 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 131,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 121,228 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 121,183 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 121,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 111,986 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 14 Jun 20263 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 94,790 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2008 14 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 94,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
6 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,185 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2007 14 Jun 20266 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 72,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AX52BYW was registered on 2002-11-29
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