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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration OY53FMZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 11 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,650 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,029 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,883 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,763 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
10 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements n/s 178 o/s 28 (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,075 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022 29 Jun 20269 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,690 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,167 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,824 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019 29 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,959 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,731 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017 29 Jun 20261 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,731 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,626 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,626 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,343 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2015 29 Jun 20263 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,857 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014 29 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,633 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,934 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012 29 Jun 20267 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,934 MI
29 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,828 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,736 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2010 29 Jun 20266 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,789 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2009 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,645 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2008 29 Jun 202630 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 36,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
31 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,456 MI
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OY53FMZ was registered on 2003-11-01
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