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SW51LFV
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
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- Registration SW51LFV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp aim fading
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Handbrake lever has got little reserve travel
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim fading
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,411 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020 11 Jun 202622 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,800 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Most front (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,658 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake warning light on
- body, underside and components corroded
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
19 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- brake warning light on
- body, underside and components corroded
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,085 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit insides (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported brkt at rear box broken (7.1.1)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Front h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit insides (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,843 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,473 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 127,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
21 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,851 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 123,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,192 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,788 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011 11 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,695 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,089 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202620 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,553 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 75,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
7 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,831 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2007 11 Jun 20267 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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SW51LFV was registered on 2002-01-31
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