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SW52ESN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
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- Registration SW52ESN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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176 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,201 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Engine management light indicates a fault
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner tread line smooth to the tyre, circled area in yellow (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Engine management light indicates a fault
- Coolant level low
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,656 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust securing bracket broken but does not result in the exhaust being insecure
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault "hidden" by black tape (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested headlamp aim unable to be tested due to no beam image on both headlights (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust securing bracket broken but does not result in the exhaust being insecure
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,969 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- EML illuminated
9 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- EML illuminated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,090 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Under trays fitted
- Oil leak
- Engine management light indicates a fault
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
4 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light indicates a fault
- Under trays fitted
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,601 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,654 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,034 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014Advisory 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)
22 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory 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)
6 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,976 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,383 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
28 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
15 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,976 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2011 10 Jun 202613 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,987 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2010 10 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
21 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,811 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2008 10 Jun 202628 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,068 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2007 10 Jun 202628 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,068 MI
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SW52ESN was registered on 2003-01-03
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