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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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- Registration VO53BCZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 01 Jan 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,737 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- headlights cloudy
- low oil warning lamp on
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,362 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- o/s/f headlight pattern slightly discoloured
- low engine oil light on
- both rear light lens cracked and taped up
- both rear bump stops fallen to bits
- both front bottom arms (rear ones ) inner bushes slight movement
- all upper suspension inner bushes starting to perish
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 158,362 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- o/s/f headlight pattern slightly discoloured
- low engine oil light on
- both rear light lens cracked and taped up
- both rear bump stops fallen to bits
- both front bottom arms (rear ones ) inner bushes slight movement
- all upper suspension inner bushes starting to perish
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,314 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyres worn on edges
8 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyres worn on edges
14 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,445 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,023 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- centre mirror loose
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- both front shocks damp
7 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Rear Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)
- Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front shocks damp
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- centre mirror loose
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,679 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,558 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 121,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,562 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,003 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012 9 Jun 202615 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,589 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 9 Jun 202615 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 100,589 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)
17 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,838 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,904 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 9 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 70,021 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 57,863 MI
9 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,863 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2007 9 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!
VO53BCZ was registered on 2003-09-04
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