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SW53ADZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53ADZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 08 Nov 2020
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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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48 Total Defects Recorded
9 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,455 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,154 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel pipe clamp broken but not leaking
- brake pad wear indicator light on
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear indicator light on
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- fuel pipe clamp broken but not leaking
9 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,254 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019 10 Jun 202610 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,428 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018 10 Jun 20269 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
9 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,508 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2017 10 Jun 20269 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,508 MI
10 Jun 202617 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,590 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,642 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014 10 Jun 20263 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,886 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,088 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012 10 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
3 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,195 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 10 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,524 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 10 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
31 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,459 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 10 Jun 202629 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
9 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,064 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2008Advisory 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)
29 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,023 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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SW53ADZ was registered on 2003-12-01
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