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GL52FXA
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL52FXA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2002
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 26 Feb 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
21
Passes
8
Failures
72.41%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
27 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 217,587 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- surface rust build up on suspension components
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 216,568 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 216,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear, bush and arm not attached to each other (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 215,251 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 215,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 213,713 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023 25 Jun 202617 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 213,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened hub backplate excess corosion and rubbing on brake disc (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 210,946 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022 25 Jun 20268 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 207,658 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021 25 Jun 20268 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 207,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
12 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,984 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear unable to inspect rear seat belt buckles. Seats down
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 202,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear unable to inspect rear seat belt buckles. Seats down
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 193,812 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear bump stop broken
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,360 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- no rear seat belt check folding seats down
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 172,839 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017 25 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 172,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
2 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 161,745 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 151,412 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 151,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,218 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,738 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 130,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,480 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,682 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,708 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 25 Jun 20264 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,014 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 25 Jun 202612 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,214 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2008 25 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,973 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2007 25 Jun 202621 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 40,920 MI
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GL52FXA was registered on 2002-12-22
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