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AD53 CXP

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,274 mi
Last recorded131,274 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 CXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 131,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 127,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,989 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,748 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 21 Dec 2019 107,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 106,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

und fittedertrays

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,593 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,229 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,490 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,750 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,910 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 38,474 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,536 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AD53 CXP is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 106,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 CXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD53 CXP registered?

AD53 CXP is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is AD53 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 CXP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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