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SW53HNJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 182,227 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022 11 Jun 202612 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 182,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested customer has stated engine is NOT FIT to have emissions tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 177,264 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 177,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,748 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning lamp illuminated but pads not down to wear sensor
14 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning lamp illuminated but pads not down to wear sensor
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,221 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
8 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer 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)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,947 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,496 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- under trays fitted
- play steering rack ends
- 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)
14 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- play steering rack ends
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,651 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,745 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,988 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,079 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,327 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,639 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,739 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2010 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,756 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202622 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,251 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2007 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 25,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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SW53HNJ was registered on 2003-12-30
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