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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration CV53PPF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Jun 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 173,880 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle corroded throughout
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,900 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside 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))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,080 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
27 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,355 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- rear brake backing plates corroded
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,932 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,796 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- small imbalance rear brakes
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
20 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,725 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,899 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,820 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 21 Jun 20261 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,639 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front flexi brake hose cracking
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- n/s front flexi brake hose cracking
1 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,157 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s front tyre wearing on inside
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,887 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 21 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
12 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,538 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2014 21 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,635 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2013 21 Jun 202618 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,738 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012 21 Jun 202618 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,738 MI
21 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,515 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,826 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,725 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2009 21 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
15 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,576 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,718 MI
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CV53PPF was registered on 2003-10-15
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