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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration LD53FEJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 21 Aug 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 206,038 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre cracking
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 206,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre cracking
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 198,364 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- e.m.s light no
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 191,996 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- e.m.s light no
- all 4 tyres slightly cracking
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 191,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- e.m.s light no
- all 4 tyres slightly cracking
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 185,623 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016 7 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 179,583 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 172,085 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 161,172 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
8 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 161,172 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 160,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 144,807 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 144,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 127,637 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
1 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010Advisory 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)
2 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 102,132 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 102,132 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 91,471 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
27 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 91,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
18 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 66,924 MI
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LD53FEJ was registered on 2003-09-25
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