# RA52FMP — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT MOT History & Vehicle Check

RA52FMP is a Blue VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2002-12-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RA52FMP — 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 | RA52FMP |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | PASSAT |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1896cc |
| First registered | 2002-12-16 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-06-03 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 22
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 59.09%
- Total defects recorded: 64

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-31 10:51:45 | FAILED | 206,834 MI | — |
| 2018-06-04 14:52:05 | PASSED | 198,450 MI | 2019-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-25 08:27:24 | FAILED | 198,260 MI | — |
| 2017-05-24 07:44:00 | PASSED | 193,884 MI | 2018-05-23 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-20 07:31:16 | FAILED | 193,881 MI | — |
| 2016-05-23 14:02:35 | PASSED | 192,555 MI | 2017-05-22 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-19 13:47:46 | FAILED | 192,548 MI | — |
| 2015-05-21 15:39:07 | PASSED | 187,489 MI | 2016-05-21 00:00:00 |
| 2015-05-14 12:07:18 | FAILED | 187,328 MI | — |
| 2014-05-07 14:49:50 | PASSED | 179,488 MI | 2015-05-21 00:00:00 |
| 2013-04-29 13:23:29 | PASSED | 172,093 MI | 2014-05-21 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-22 17:01:56 | PASSED | 169,330 MI | 2013-05-21 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-21 10:25:21 | FAILED | 169,314 MI | — |
| 2011-03-16 15:07:15 | PASSED | 159,434 MI | 2012-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-09 11:19:27 | FAILED | 159,207 MI | — |
| 2010-03-17 15:17:49 | PASSED | 144,825 MI | 2011-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-10 11:26:46 | FAILED | 144,506 MI | — |
| 2009-03-26 11:13:56 | PASSED | 128,169 MI | 2010-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2008-03-18 12:32:47 | FAILED | 110,700 MI | — |
| 2008-03-18 12:32:47 | PASSED | 110,700 MI | 2009-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2007-03-20 14:17:22 | PASSED | 91,909 MI | 2008-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2006-03-20 18:14:20 | PASSED | 71,094 MI | 2007-03-19 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-05-31 10:51:45 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre has a nail
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MAJOR: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

**2018-06-04 14:52:05 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

**2018-05-25 08:27:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2017-05-24 07:44:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

**2017-05-20 07:31:16 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2016-05-23 14:02:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

**2016-05-19 13:47:46 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

**2015-05-14 12:07:18 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

**2014-05-07 14:49:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: both rear wheels becoming thight to turn

**2013-04-29 13:23:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Front brake pads worn

**2012-05-21 10:25:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside front tyre

**2011-03-09 11:19:27 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2010-03-17 15:17:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2010-03-10 11:26:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

**2009-03-26 11:13:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

**2008-03-18 12:32:47 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2008-03-18 12:32:47 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RA52FMP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RA52FMP. 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.
