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OU53NLE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU53NLE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,532 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,012 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,012 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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))
15 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
1 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,001 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,777 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
31 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 142,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected LEAKING (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached LINK (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,116 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- MIL LIGHT ON
- CRACK IN W/SCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA
31 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,116 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- CRACK IN W/SCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA
- MIL LIGHT ON
29 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Front of wheel (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake arm on caliper not moving (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 tyre very close to limit and offside front about to show cords (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside wing mirror held on with tape
- Front headlight cloudy
- Front bumper held on with cable ties and bonnet opened with a cable tie
- Crack in offside bottom of screen out of swept
16 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,309 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Crack in drivers side bottom corner of windscreen out of swept area
- Nearside Rear Door intermittent fault on not opening
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front of wheel (2.5.B.1a)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,198 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016 28 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,017 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015 28 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,764 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014 28 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
1 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,819 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013 28 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,087 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 28 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,006 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 28 Jun 20263 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,633 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2010 28 Jun 20263 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,381 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 28 Jun 202622 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,818 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2008 28 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,578 MI
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OU53NLE was registered on 2003-09-11
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