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SW53KXO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53KXO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 18 Jul 2023
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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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76 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,643 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,636 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting fractured strut top mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
22 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,653 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
21 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,410 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2019 12 Jun 202620 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,834 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,742 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,932 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- engine covers fitted
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,652 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202619 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,537 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2014 12 Jun 202626 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,397 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013 12 Jun 202612 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,509 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202619 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,549 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2011 12 Jun 202625 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,233 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2010 12 Jun 202625 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 88,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,840 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202627 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 74,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) Dangerous
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
30 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,909 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,315 MI
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SW53KXO was registered on 2003-12-22
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