VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SF53RFJ has 23 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 259,071 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 11:50.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 24th October 2026.

SF53RFJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 2026259,071 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202424TH OCTOBER 2025245,255 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202324TH OCTOBER 2024228,011 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Unable To Properly Inspect Sills Due To Plastic Skirts
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202224TH OCTOBER 2023212,167 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Wings Slightly Corroded
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20214TH OCTOBER 2022194,215 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202030TH SEPTEMBER 2021178,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2020178,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Near Side Rear Brake Fade (1.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 20197TH SEPTEMBER 2020163,071 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20187TH SEPTEMBER 2019147,041 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 20177TH SEPTEMBER 2018132,531 MI
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20167TH SEPTEMBER 2017116,748 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20157TH SEPTEMBER 2016101,441 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Rear (2.4.g.2)
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20147TH SEPTEMBER 201587,603 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED28TH AUGUST 20137TH SEPTEMBER 201474,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20127TH SEPTEMBER 201364,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20117TH SEPTEMBER 201259,446 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20107TH SEPTEMBER 201153,416 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20097TH SEPTEMBER 201047,735 MI
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 200947,735 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20087TH SEPTEMBER 200941,638 MI
FAILED29TH AUGUST 200841,638 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20077TH SEPTEMBER 200837,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20067TH SEPTEMBER 200731,115 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SF53RFJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 87% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

SF53RFJ MOT Comments

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SF53RFJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 259,071 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,776 miles

SF53RFJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration SF53RFJ was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 259,071 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,776 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SF53RFJ has a 87% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 24 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

Does SF53RFJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 SF53RFJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SF53RFJ Taxed?

Unfortunately no Tax data can be found for SF53RFJ as of Thursday 25th June 2026. Read more

When does SF53RFJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for SF53RFJ will expire in 4 months on Saturday 24th October 2026. Read more

When did SF53RFJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SF53RFJ was on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 11:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SF53RFJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for SF53RFJ we can see 20 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 SF53RFJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for SF53RFJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 87% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SF53RFJ?

SF53RFJ is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has SF53RFJ done?

The odometer reading for SF53RFJ at the last MOT in October 2025 was 259,071 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 11,776 miles per year. Read more

How old is SF53RFJ?

The vehicle SF53RFJ was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is SF53RFJ?

The official colour of SF53RFJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does SF53RFJ have?

SF53RFJ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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