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VO53BHW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration VO53BHW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,149 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 174,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,729 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 169,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,401 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear exhaut worn
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,952 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017 9 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,402 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 157,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory 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)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,041 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
5 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
8 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,413 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 149,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
- Offside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,349 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,754 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,376 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2012 9 Jun 20265 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 111,376 MI
9 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,147 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 9 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 96,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
11 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,392 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010 9 Jun 20267 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
13 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,212 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,203 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,905 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,638 MI
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VO53BHW was registered on 2003-09-25
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