VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RJ53VHH has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,652 miles 8 months ago on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 16:21.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 21st September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

RJ53VHH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 2026140,652 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Upper Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Spring Lower Mount Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Spring Lower Mount Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Detaching
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Detaching
  10. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2025140,597 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Upper Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Spring Lower Mount Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Spring Lower Mount Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Detaching
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Detaching
  15. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  16. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  17. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202416TH SEPTEMBER 2025135,230 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2024135,230 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202316TH SEPTEMBER 2024129,713 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Door Stiff To Open
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2023129,713 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Door Stiff To Open
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202216TH SEPTEMBER 2023125,975 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 2022125,956 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20216TH AUGUST 2022122,620 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20203RD AUGUST 2021118,895 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201930TH JANUARY 2020112,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201721ST NOVEMBER 2018108,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti Roll Bar Link Bushes Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Number Plate Deteriorated
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2017108,292 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced No Beam Pattern (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced No Beam Pattern (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Bonding Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Suspension Arm Front Bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leaks
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti Roll Bar Link Bushes Worn
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Pressure Low
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Number Plate Deteriorated
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201627TH SEPTEMBER 2017102,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201527TH SEPTEMBER 201695,434 MI
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201595,492 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201414TH AUGUST 201588,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED14TH AUGUST 201488,986 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201314TH AUGUST 201481,247 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201214TH AUGUST 201373,666 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Front Tyre
FAILED9TH AUGUST 201273,666 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Front Tyre
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201114TH AUGUST 201265,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition But Still Able To Read Ok
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201023RD SEPTEMBER 201159,904 MI
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 201059,904 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 200923RD SEPTEMBER 201052,469 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 200823RD SEPTEMBER 200943,670 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200723RD SEPTEMBER 200835,115 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 200623RD SEPTEMBER 200725,447 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

RJ53VHH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

RJ53VHH MOT Comments

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RJ53VHH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,652 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,393 miles

RJ53VHH FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration RJ53VHH was manufactured on Tuesday 23rd September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 140,652 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,393 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means RJ53VHH has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 99 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does RJ53VHH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 RJ53VHH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is RJ53VHH Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 RJ53VHH does have Tax. Read more

When does RJ53VHH Tax expire?

The current Tax for RJ53VHH will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does RJ53VHH MOT expire?

The current MOT for RJ53VHH will expire in 4 months on Monday 21st September 2026. Read more

When did RJ53VHH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for RJ53VHH was on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 16:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has RJ53VHH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for RJ53VHH we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has RJ53VHH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for RJ53VHH we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is RJ53VHH?

RJ53VHH is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has RJ53VHH done?

The odometer reading for RJ53VHH at the last MOT in September 2025 was 140,652 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,393 miles per year. Read more

How old is RJ53VHH?

The vehicle RJ53VHH was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 23rd September 2003. Read more

What colour is RJ53VHH?

The official colour of RJ53VHH is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does RJ53VHH have?

RJ53VHH has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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