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OV55SYW
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration OV55SYW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 14 Oct 2025
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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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63 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,416 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- EML indicates a fault
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,957 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Eml indicates a fault
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,168 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- EML indicates a fault
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML indicates a fault
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,210 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,392 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021 28 Jun 202625 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,410 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020 28 Jun 202626 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,176 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake is binding
- both head lamp lens deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both head lamp lens deteriorated
- Nearside Rear brake is binding
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,424 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has cut on inside wall
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has cut on inside wall
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,673 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil
- Offside Front Lower suspension arm has play in the foremost bush
4 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre on limit
- Offside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge
- Offside Front Lower suspension arm has play in the foremost bush
- Nearside Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,215 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,041 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2015 28 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,150 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,301 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,660 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2013 28 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,351 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 28 Jun 202617 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,521 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 28 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,207 MI
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OV55SYW was registered on 2005-10-25
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