VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WR53GRZ has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 226,647 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 14:46.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 9th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

WR53GRZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH MARCH 2027226,647 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED9TH MARCH 2026226,644 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH APRIL 202516TH APRIL 2026207,564 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202331ST OCTOBER 2024192,682 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202231ST OCTOBER 2023185,234 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2022185,231 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20213RD OCTOBER 2022180,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four Brake Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201918TH DECEMBER 2020178,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s/f Rear Suspension Arm Bush Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 201818TH DECEMBER 2019169,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Outside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Arch Slightly Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Cv Joint Boot Slightly Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2018169,453 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Outside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Arch Slightly Corroded
  6. MAJOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Cv Joint Boot Slightly Deteriorated
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201718TH DECEMBER 2018165,077 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)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Low
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2017165,077 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  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. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201618TH DECEMBER 2017116,445 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201517TH DECEMBER 2016149,881 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Slightly Worn (2.5.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Bushes Deterioated
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2015149,881 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Badly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  2. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Kick Up To The Offside (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Slightly Worn (2.5.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Bushes Deterioated
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 201417TH DECEMBER 2015132,276 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2014132,276 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Headlamp Unit Is Deteriorated
  11. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 201317TH DECEMBER 2014119,689 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2012108,783 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Warning Light On
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201220TH NOVEMBER 2013108,783 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Warning Light On
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201120TH NOVEMBER 201294,850 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 201194,850 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201017TH NOVEMBER 201182,446 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 200918TH DECEMBER 201071,102 MI
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 200818TH DECEMBER 200958,415 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20073RD DECEMBER 200846,008 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 200624TH OCTOBER 200733,009 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WR53GRZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

WR53GRZ MOT Comments

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WR53GRZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 226,647 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,854 miles

WR53GRZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration WR53GRZ was manufactured on Tuesday 21st October 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 2026 was 226,647 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,854 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WR53GRZ has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 56 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does WR53GRZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 12th August 2026 WR53GRZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WR53GRZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 12th August 2026 WR53GRZ does have Tax. Read more

When does WR53GRZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for WR53GRZ will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. 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 WR53GRZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for WR53GRZ will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 9th March 2027. Read more

When did WR53GRZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WR53GRZ was on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 14:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WR53GRZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WR53GRZ 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 WR53GRZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WR53GRZ we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WR53GRZ?

WR53GRZ is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has WR53GRZ done?

The odometer reading for WR53GRZ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 226,647 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 9,854 miles per year. Read more

How old is WR53GRZ?

The vehicle WR53GRZ was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 21st October 2003. Read more

What colour is WR53GRZ?

The official colour of WR53GRZ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WR53GRZ have?

WR53GRZ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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