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SW03GMY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW03GMY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,277 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear n/s and o/s rear shockers outer casings corroded
- Rear exhaust hanger fractured at rear of back box
- Rear axle heavily corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Stuck in the on position (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear n/s and o/s rear shockers outer casings corroded
- Rear exhaust hanger fractured at rear of back box
- Rear axle heavily corroded
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,581 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Axle beam rusty
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section rusty & poor (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section rusty & poor (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Rear Axle beam rusty
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,339 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust centre sleeve clamp fractured
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakend
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
- exhaust centre box poor condition
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear lower arm attachment (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- exhaust centre sleeve clamp fractured
- exhaust centre box poor condition
- Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakend
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,158 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- offside front brake disc inner face poor condition (corrosion)
- exhaust centre silencer poor condition and hanger broken
- both front tyres inner and outer edges worn
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,946 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hose at caliper (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,483 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2015 14 Jun 202625 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,483 MI
14 Jun 20266 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,841 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,154 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,191 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 14 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,021 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 14 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
15 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,489 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2010 14 Jun 202629 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,846 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2009 14 Jun 202628 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,030 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2008 14 Jun 202629 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,746 MI
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SW03GMY was registered on 2003-05-30
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