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SW03DJE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SW03DJE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
14 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,431 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,546 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2022 9 Jun 202623 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,828 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- cracking noise from nearside front suspension
12 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- cracking noise from nearside front suspension
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,309 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020 9 Jun 202613 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,309 MI
9 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,914 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019 9 Jun 20267 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,593 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 9 Jun 20263 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi/metal (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi/metal (3.6.B.2c)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory 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)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,892 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,797 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,900 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,591 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,128 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,577 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 9 Jun 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,742 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011 9 Jun 202614 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,236 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 9 Jun 202614 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,527 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 9 Jun 202624 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,053 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 9 Jun 20267 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,924 MI
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SW03DJE was registered on 2003-04-30
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