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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration WN53CZP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 249,930 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026 25 Jun 202629 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 249,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 239,785 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 227,844 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024 25 Jun 202618 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 227,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 218,501 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- both front wings in poor condition
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 206,887 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear park brake performance low
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 206,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear park brake performance low
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 204,964 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021 25 Jun 202617 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 204,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,048 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- TOP INNER BONDED SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH BUT WORK AS INTENDED
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 202,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- TOP INNER BONDED SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH BUT WORK AS INTENDED
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 196,001 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 192,962 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
14 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 192,962 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 188,346 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017 25 Jun 202615 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 188,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 179,532 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 179,532 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 168,334 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
29 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 168,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 157,083 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2014 25 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 149,890 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
17 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 149,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 140,506 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 140,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 129,568 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011 25 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 116,900 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 116,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 105,145 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009 25 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 105,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
11 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 93,110 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
2 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 73,947 MI
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WN53CZP was registered on 2003-10-07
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