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2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration SW55BWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 06 Sep 2021
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 194,629 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 194,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 185,283 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Wing Corroded but not likely to cause injury
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 185,283 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Wing Corroded but not likely to cause injury
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 175,533 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake slightly binding
- Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front and rear tyre valves perishing
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 175,533 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front and rear tyre valves perishing
- Offside Front Brake slightly binding
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,146 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018 11 Jun 202619 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 167,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,466 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s front wheel tight to turn by hand
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- undertray loose
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,219 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
23 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,986 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2014 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,878 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,285 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
16 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,239 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
16 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 100,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,297 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,171 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW55BWN was registered on 2005-12-07
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