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LS53RCU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53RCU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 201,199 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025 6 Jun 202615 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 201,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 200,066 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear axle heavily corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 200,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel pipe insecure Rear clip excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Rear axle heavily corroded
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 197,463 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer edges by shock mounts, corroded axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 197,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end, excessive play (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer edges by shock mounts, corroded axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 195,076 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022 6 Jun 202616 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 195,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 190,635 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 190,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 184,246 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp corroded
19 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 184,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative on caliper (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp corroded
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 174,657 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019 6 Jun 202620 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 174,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 161,130 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2018 6 Jun 20262 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,626 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017 6 Jun 20266 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,669 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016 6 Jun 20267 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,886 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015 6 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,807 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)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,307 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 124,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,935 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 6 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,388 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011 6 Jun 20268 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 105,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,876 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,000 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,788 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2009 6 Jun 20262 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,525 MI
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LS53RCU was registered on 2004-01-07
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