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OV53AEP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Maroon
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2496cc
General Information
- Registration OV53AEP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Maroon
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2496cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
21 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Catalytic converter has tampered with. (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,620 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Engine management light illuminated.
22 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 152,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,378 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 147,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Unable to open tailgate to inspect boot floor for corrosion.
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,932 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,096 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,681 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 3 Jul 20264 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,512 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,980 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
14 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,640 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2012 3 Jul 202611 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,439 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,675 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2010 3 Jul 202622 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
26 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,671 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
26 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,671 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,998 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2008 3 Jul 20265 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV53AEP was registered on 2004-01-01
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