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FG55FDV
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration FG55FDV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
11
Passes
11
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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146 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 181,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Chip in windscreen
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Eml light on
- Cv joints knocking
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,069 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front cv joints knocking on lock
- steering system operation slightly tight
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 179,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front cv joints knocking on lock
- steering system operation slightly tight
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 176,787 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside ()
- E.M.L light is on
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 176,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- E.M.L light is on
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,979 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
- eml light on
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in poor condition (3.5.1i)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front nearside and offside sills damaged and corroded
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside images weak (1.7.5a)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 171,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front nearside and offside sills damaged and corroded
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside images weak (1.7.5a)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in poor condition (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- eml light on
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,373 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- eml light on
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
- nearside front sill damaged and corroded
- nearside rear tyre worn on both edges
29 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 165,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre worn on both edges
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- nearside front sill damaged and corroded
- eml light on
3 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 159,479 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 159,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 152,160 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 152,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 144,395 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 144,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 136,630 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
11 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 127,863 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 4 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 112,971 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 112,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 112,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
30 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,498 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 4 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 90,498 MI
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FG55FDV was registered on 2005-10-14
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