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FE53FFV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration FE53FFV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
9
Passes
7
Failures
56.25%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
10 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 211,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 202,535 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 195,143 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 195,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 188,349 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 188,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 180,103 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013 5 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 180,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 171,679 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012 5 Jun 20264 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 171,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
1 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 163,789 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 151,632 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 5 Jun 202610 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 135,743 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008 5 Jun 202610 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 135,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
31 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 108,114 MI
5 Jun 202631 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 108,114 MI
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FE53FFV was registered on 2003-09-05
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