# DN53OPE — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT MOT History & Vehicle Check

DN53OPE is a Grey VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2004-01-15. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DN53OPE — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DN53OPE |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | PASSAT |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1896cc |
| First registered | 2004-01-15 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2013-11-01 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 8
- Passes: 6
- Fails: 2
- Pass rate: 75%
- Total defects recorded: 13

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-02 12:16:02 | PASSED | 147,874 MI | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-14 17:47:10 | PASSED | 136,767 MI | 2012-10-13 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-13 10:27:13 | FAILED | 136,767 MI | — |
| 2011-01-07 11:45:08 | PASSED | 132,541 MI | 2012-01-06 00:00:00 |
| 2009-12-30 13:44:52 | PASSED | 124,915 MI | 2011-01-04 00:00:00 |
| 2009-12-30 10:45:50 | FAILED | 124,915 MI | — |
| 2009-01-05 11:24:47 | PASSED | 109,632 MI | 2010-01-04 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-02 12:49:45 | PASSED | 86,386 MI | 2009-01-01 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2011-10-14 17:47:10 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: nsr tyre slight lift in tread plus inner wear advise replacement 195 65 15
- USER ENTERED: pulley noises around drive belt area
- USER ENTERED: oil leaks around front engine areas

**2011-10-13 10:27:13 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- USER ENTERED: pulley noises around drive belt area
- USER ENTERED: nsr tyre slight lift in tread plus inner wear advise replacement 195 65 15
- USER ENTERED: oil leaks around front engine areas

**2009-12-30 13:44:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2009-12-30 10:45:50 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DN53OPE is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DN53OPE. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.