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LM03WJY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration LM03WJY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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157 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,824 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,791 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Reason(s) for failure
- abs and traction stability lights flashing and beep sound on start up approx 10 - 30 seconds then off - electrical issue advised main agents - oil level sensor workshop stop message displayed Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue white fumes slight (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both worn corroded - damaged casings and Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer inner all suspension arms ball joints have play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn cracked movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect light misting of oil worn both (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front track rod inner tie rod has slight play ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn cracked movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened calliper is sticking - service brake binding slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both dim slight (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel slight (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight - screen polished (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both have a product on lens - dull misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn cracked perishing (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn cracked perishing (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn cracked movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect light misting of oil worn both (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front track rod inner tie rod has slight play ()
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue white fumes slight (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both worn corroded - damaged casings and Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn cracked movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened calliper is sticking - service brake binding slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside slight (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer inner all suspension arms ball joints have play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight - screen polished (3.4 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both dim slight (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel slight (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both have a product on lens - dull misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,694 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wheel arch corrosion, no sharp edge
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,168 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,409 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,123 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ( heavy - light on - 2 litres of oil added pd oil ()
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly and service brake (3.7.B.6b)
- Spare tyre defective low air pressure - thread limit - required ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes require slight attention (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in all ball joints (2.4.G.2)
- Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all - Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / worn (3.5.1i)
28 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Inner Battery insecure under bonnet - bulk head - plastic loose / battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside slight worn (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both and aim (1.8.A.1b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes require slight attention (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in all ball joints (2.4.G.2)
- Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all - Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
- Spare tyre defective low air pressure - thread limit - required ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / worn (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak ( heavy - light on - 2 litres of oil added pd oil ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre air added to commence test ()
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly and service brake (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,112 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nsr/osr (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,843 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
15 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,843 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,468 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,770 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014 8 Jun 202611 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,268 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 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)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,122 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,683 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2011 8 Jun 20266 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,886 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2010Reason(s) for failure
- n/s front tyre wall small cuts not to cord Dangerous
6 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
11 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,354 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2009 8 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,942 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2008 8 Jun 202616 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,016 MI
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LM03WJY was registered on 2003-06-18
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