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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration VO53BHX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 12 Oct 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,279 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Wheel arch body slight rusted
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,320 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
10 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,411 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- all lights dimming and pulsing
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
10 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- all lights dimming and pulsing
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,905 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,415 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear tyre sidewall is cracking
21 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre sidewall is cracking
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,805 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015 9 Jun 202611 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,743 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,316 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,513 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,202 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
24 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,232 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
12 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,650 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2009 9 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
17 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,390 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,424 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VO53BHX was registered on 2003-09-25
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