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FV53BXM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FV53BXM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,610 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017 4 Jun 202613 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,565 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,050 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory 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)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,809 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 4 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,240 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 116,063 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,092 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 4 Jun 20265 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 113,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 109,747 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010Advisory 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)
1 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 109,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 99,125 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 4 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 79,658 MI
4 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 79,658 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2008 4 Jun 202629 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,030 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2008 4 Jun 202629 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 77,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory 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)
22 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 59,966 MI
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FV53BXM was registered on 2003-10-27
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