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2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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- Registration SW54HKO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 213,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing trim (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at subframe (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing trim (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mounting broken (2.7.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing trim (6.1.C.1)
- Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing trim (6.1.C.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mounting broken (2.7.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear shock absorber reduced damping effect
- Emission warning lamp on
- Offside Rear 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)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear shock absorber reduced damping effect
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 204,829 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Emission warning lamp on
- Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 204,829 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Emission warning lamp on
- Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 195,736 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017 13 Jun 202616 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 195,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 184,916 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 184,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 166,016 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 166,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,098 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,469 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,981 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,154 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 13 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
19 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,503 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
18 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,746 MI
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SW54HKO was registered on 2004-12-21
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