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FD53TYA
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FD53TYA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 243,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 232,493 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019 5 Jun 202619 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 219,311 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018 5 Jun 202613 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 219,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
15 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 209,029 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Oil leak intercooler ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 209,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Oil leak intercooler ()
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 194,477 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2016 5 Jun 202617 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 194,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 177,464 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
8 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 177,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 159,873 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 159,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 144,332 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 144,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,875 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,296 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,530 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,672 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2010 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 80,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
17 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,973 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 65,973 MI
5 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,130 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2008 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,130 MI
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FD53TYA was registered on 2004-01-13
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