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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration FG53CRF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 21 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,531 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2026 3 Jun 202616 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,110 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,397 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,114 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Gaitor Split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,309 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,902 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021 3 Jun 202615 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,747 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- both rear coil springs corroding
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
16 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,652 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,201 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018 3 Jun 202627 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,540 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,864 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016 3 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,760 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 3 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,867 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014 3 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,996 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,958 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012 3 Jun 202615 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,441 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 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)
30 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,949 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,949 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,620 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2009 3 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,234 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2008 3 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,499 MI
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FG53CRF was registered on 2003-10-10
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