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VO53DTU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration VO53DTU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 23 May 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
24 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,515 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 175,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,472 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021 10 Jun 202626 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 176,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
30 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 174,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,668 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion started both front outer wing/wheel arch areas.
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Corrosion started centre exhaust box/pipe exit.
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 171,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion started centre exhaust box/pipe exit.
- Corrosion started both front outer wing/wheel arch areas.
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,599 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Both headlight lenses in poor condition.
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,053 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing inner edges.
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,703 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlight lenses getting in poor condition/cloudy.
18 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,401 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 10 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,401 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)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,353 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015 10 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 130,496 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014 10 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,320 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,910 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012 10 Jun 20268 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,453 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- 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)
1 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,778 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010Advisory 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)
20 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,677 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 10 Jun 202622 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,941 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2008 10 Jun 202625 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,550 MI
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VO53DTU was registered on 2003-09-16
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