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DF53FFP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF53FFP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
11
Passes
10
Failures
52.38%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 249,930 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 249,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 243,029 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 243,029 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 235,331 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 235,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 226,372 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 226,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 218,208 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014 19 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 218,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 207,265 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2013 19 Jun 202630 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 207,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 188,583 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012 19 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 188,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 149,194 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2011 19 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 149,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 112,301 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 19 Jun 202616 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 112,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
6 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 105,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,708 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
18 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,765 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF53FFP was registered on 2003-11-26
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