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SW05BHX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW05BHX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 200,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Coolant leak rear of cylinder head ()
- Brake pads warning light on
- Adjust bonnet cable
- Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 191,201 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust leak from manifold area
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pad warning light on
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,619 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023 10 Jun 20269 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 182,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users downpipe (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,070 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,631 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021 10 Jun 20262 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,253 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,350 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,882 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,842 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,680 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 10 Jun 202623 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,637 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
22 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,131 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202622 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,070 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
17 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,889 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,686 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
30 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,288 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 10 Jun 202630 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,503 MI
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SW05BHX was registered on 2005-06-30
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