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FD53LWA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LWA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 24 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
19
Passes
4
Failures
82.61%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
25 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,373 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tyre starting to crack (205/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper arms, inner bushes delaminating BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,241 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle box (6.1.2 (a))
20 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,825 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 5 Jun 20268 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,825 MI
5 Jun 202624 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,771 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s front tyre scuffed and wearing on inner edge
- both headlights deteriorated
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,454 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2022 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,017 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking around the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,572 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,836 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,639 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 5 Jun 202619 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,416 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,151 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,018 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 5 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,981 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,223 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012Advisory 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)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,589 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 5 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,568 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202612 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,122 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,719 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)
10 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,259 MI
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FD53LWA was registered on 2003-11-14
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