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SC53RSV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SC53RSV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
28 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 259,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 246,205 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing thin inside edge
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 233,231 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018 7 Jun 202629 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 233,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 220,893 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017 7 Jun 202630 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 220,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
20 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 213,445 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016 7 Jun 202619 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 213,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake warning light is on
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 204,422 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 190,305 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
19 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 189,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 170,303 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202610 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 150,649 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2012 7 Jun 202627 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 131,299 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2011 7 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 112,158 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 92,747 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2009 7 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 74,170 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2008 7 Jun 202613 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 74,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,199 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2008 7 Jun 202630 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 59,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SC53RSV was registered on 2003-12-31
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