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MM53RBX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration MM53RBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 09 Jan 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,493 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ply nearly exposing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 164,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ply nearly exposing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
18 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,632 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- age related under side suspension component surface corrosion noted
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,932 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- age related under side suspension component surface corrosion noted
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,208 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- age related underside surface corrosion noted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
15 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- age related underside surface corrosion noted
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,037 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear under floor age related surface corrosion
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear under floor age related surface corrosion
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,984 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,917 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,614 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,903 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,396 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2018 19 Jun 202614 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,396 MI
19 Jun 202610 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,221 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2017 19 Jun 202610 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,221 MI
19 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,872 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016 19 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,569 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015 19 Jun 202618 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,912 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,521 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,262 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 95,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,283 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2011 19 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,283 MI
19 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,575 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2010 19 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,442 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,547 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,547 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MM53RBX was registered on 2004-01-09
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