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VO53DTK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration VO53DTK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
9 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 293,957 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 293,957 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 279,491 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 279,491 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 267,102 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
30 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 267,102 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
16 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 251,331 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024 9 Jun 202615 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 251,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust silencer deteriorated
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shield insecure (5.3.2 (b))
10 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 251,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust silencer deteriorated
- brake fluid level above max
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shield insecure (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 238,674 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023Reason(s) for failure
- Offside lower ball joint fouling inside of wheel rim Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Door cant be opened from the inside
- Exhaust system corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Stone chips in windscreen but not affecting driver's view of road
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 238,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside lower ball joint fouling inside of wheel rim Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure
- Nearside Rear Door cant be opened from the inside
- Exhaust system corroded
- Stone chips in windscreen but not affecting driver's view of road
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 229,857 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022 9 Jun 202623 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 222,969 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021 9 Jun 202631 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 212,071 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play As marked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 203,997 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 203,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,672 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018 9 Jun 20266 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 199,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 193,088 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- baby seat in rear
21 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 193,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- baby seat in rear
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 183,684 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015 9 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,106 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 9 Jun 202627 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,039 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,020 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,288 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 9 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,384 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 9 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,034 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009 9 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,258 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2008 9 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,488 MI
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VO53DTK was registered on 2003-09-02
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