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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration LR53DPU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 14 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,902 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear. (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,258 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear, nearside front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear. (1.2.1 (f))
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,140 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,966 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,965 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,443 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020 7 Jun 202612 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,155 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight damage to n/s of front bumper
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,705 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted obscuring some test items
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
13 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- under-trays fitted obscuring some test items
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,011 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted obscuring some test items
15 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,992 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 7 Jun 202615 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,906 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 7 Jun 202616 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,024 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 7 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,007 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,635 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,185 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,093 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,625 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202619 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,280 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2008Advisory 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)
11 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,078 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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LR53DPU was registered on 2003-09-25
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