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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration WN53CWV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 209,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 203,306 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted obsuring some parts
11 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 203,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted obsuring some parts
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 196,667 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted obsuring some parts
29 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 189,781 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 189,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 174,467 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 174,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 157,248 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 25 Jun 202624 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 157,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 140,662 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,930 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 124,930 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 116,098 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2011 25 Jun 202621 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 105,290 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2010 25 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 97,290 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009 25 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 97,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 85,577 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 71,389 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2007 25 Jun 202622 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 70,021 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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WN53CWV was registered on 2003-09-22
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