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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration FD53LNO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 08 Mar 2017
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 245,167 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- service over due
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- engine & sill covers fitted
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 230,205 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 214,187 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 214,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 182,443 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 182,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 169,517 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 143,105 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,275 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,104 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012 5 Jun 202618 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
17 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,311 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
15 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,207 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 5 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 62,169 MI
Advisory 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)
22 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,169 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,924 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
20 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,283 MI
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FD53LNO was registered on 2003-11-19
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