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HT53FXJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration HT53FXJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 166,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cant open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,845 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate cracked.
- Both front shock absorbers damp and weak.
26 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front shock absorbers damp and weak.
- Offside rear Shock absorber leaking and weak.
- Front number plate cracked.
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,067 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 24 Jun 20261 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,896 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017 24 Jun 202631 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Outer 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,113 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016 24 Jun 202619 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,113 MI
24 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,765 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2015 24 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,765 MI
24 Jun 202623 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,874 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,221 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
22 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,777 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012 24 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,339 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 24 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,339 MI
24 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,633 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 24 Jun 202620 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,072 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 24 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,789 MI
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)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,789 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,524 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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HT53FXJ was registered on 2003-12-23
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