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SW53LEF
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53LEF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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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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42 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 240,003 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 240,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 224,030 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel tank obscuring view to testable item
23 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 224,030 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Fuel tank obscuring view to testable item
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 208,623 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 197,733 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202625 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 197,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
14 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 197,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
20 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 187,285 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 11 Jun 20269 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 180,960 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 180,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 171,228 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 11 Jun 20267 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 158,833 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 140,211 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202619 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,161 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202619 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 113,161 MI
11 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 94,422 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 94,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 89,314 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2008 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 89,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
4 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 75,227 MI
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SW53LEF was registered on 2004-01-15
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