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ML52MZW
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration ML52MZW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
18 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 164,699 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning on
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 164,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning on
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,229 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- rear boot latch faulty
- oil level indicator displayed
- brake pad warning displayed
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
15 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- rear boot latch faulty
- oil level indicator displayed
- brake pad warning displayed
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,405 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,919 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Rear tyres worn
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,089 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
23 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,319 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- amber oil can light on dash is illuminated
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,825 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021 19 Jun 202619 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,964 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,304 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,096 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018 19 Jun 202630 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,525 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017 19 Jun 202621 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,732 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 19 Jun 202615 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,347 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,135 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014 19 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,855 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,116 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,044 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,972 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 19 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,086 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2008 19 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,114 MI
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ML52MZW was registered on 2002-10-09
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