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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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- Registration ST03RLV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 169,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- fuel filter is very damp
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,539 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- under tray fitted obscuring some components
- 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)
27 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- under tray fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,790 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017 7 Jun 20261 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,924 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 7 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 137,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,749 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,142 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 115,142 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,136 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,012 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 7 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,183 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011 7 Jun 20268 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 92,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Centre Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
3 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,318 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 7 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 85,318 MI
7 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,819 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009 7 Jun 202619 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 78,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
27 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 73,445 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2008 7 Jun 202620 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 67,002 MI
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ST03RLV was registered on 2003-06-11
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