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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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- Registration SL53FKR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 26 Aug 2019
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 198,925 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2019 12 Jun 20263 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 198,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 190,907 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 190,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 186,656 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
24 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 186,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- mid exhaust bracket broken
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 176,277 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 176,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front 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)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 166,103 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 166,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 152,455 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 152,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 139,755 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 139,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,655 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 12 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 125,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 115,110 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,389 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2010 12 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 100,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,948 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
25 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 84,948 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
27 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 73,134 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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)
11 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 58,729 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL53FKR was registered on 2003-09-12
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