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MF53ZLO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration MF53ZLO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
5 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 230,786 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027 21 Jun 20263 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 227,452 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026 21 Jun 202627 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 222,970 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 217,335 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2024 21 Jun 20263 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 212,728 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 206,381 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 206,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 203,255 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
5 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 203,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 195,325 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020 21 Jun 202616 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 188,566 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019 21 Jun 20262 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,093 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018 21 Jun 202611 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 178,773 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- plastic sill covers and under trays fitted
- Nearside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edges
3 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 178,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- plastic sill covers and under trays fitted
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edges
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 168,274 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 168,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,432 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 157,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 147,568 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014 21 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 136,674 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 136,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 129,563 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 129,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 120,037 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,312 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 108,854 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 108,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 102,264 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2008 21 Jun 202627 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 102,264 MI
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MF53ZLO was registered on 2003-09-10
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