Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
C5 FBYMOT history
C5 FBY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,500 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 113,500 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 FBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 FBY was last recorded at 113,500 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 4,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,117 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,383 miles
- Average per year
- 4,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,500 miles
- 2024 – 109,117 miles
- 2023 – 97,067 miles
- 2022 – 92,611 miles
- 2021 – 89,445 miles
- 2020 – 88,375 miles
- 2019 – 85,827 miles
- 2018 – 81,899 miles
- 2017 – 77,824 miles
- 2016 – 74,917 miles
- 2015 – 69,508 miles
- 2014 – 64,608 miles
- 2013 – 60,351 miles
- 2012 – 57,347 miles
- 2011 – 51,960 miles
- 2010 – 46,294 miles
- 2008 – 39,528 miles
- 2007 – 33,928 miles
- 2006 – 23,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,500 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2007–2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,500 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 113,500 miles
- Test number
- 453344540499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,117 miles (+12,050)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 109,117 miles
- Test number
- 845869207580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,067 miles (+1,954)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 97,067 miles
- Test number
- 269490872106
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,113 miles (+2,502)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 95,113 miles
- Test number
- 418140554200
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,611 miles (+3,166)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 92,611 miles
- Test number
- 401363547656
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,445 miles (+1,070)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 89,445 miles
- Test number
- 815330369598
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass88,375 miles (+2,548)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 88,375 miles
- Test number
- 831853970875
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass85,827 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 85,827 miles
- Test number
- 775095968437
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail85,827 miles (+3,928)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,827 miles
- Test number
- 641746423566
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass81,899 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 81,899 miles
- Test number
- 371920542429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint broken
Fail81,899 miles (+4,075)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,899 miles
- Test number
- 141965851646
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint broken
Pass77,824 miles (+2,907)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 77,824 miles
- Test number
- 502526527527
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe detiorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass74,917 miles (+5,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 74,917 miles
- Test number
- 185795184187
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass69,508 miles (+4,900)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 69,508 miles
- Test number
- 395040325036
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,608 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 64,608 miles
- Test number
- 228577714010
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail64,608 miles (+4,257)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,608 miles
- Test number
- 419856014033
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass60,351 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 60,351 miles
- Test number
- 306956713048
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass57,347 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 57,347 miles
- Test number
- 247880322028
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail57,347 miles (+5,387)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,347 miles
- Test number
- 726839212091
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,960 miles (+5,666)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 51,960 miles
- Test number
- 398669911099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,294 miles (+6,766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 46,294 miles
- Test number
- 882308320053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass39,528 miles (+5,600)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,528 miles
- Test number
- 493520738490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteHand brake travell
Pass33,928 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 33,928 miles
- Test number
- 650760347305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,817 miles (+10,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 33,817 miles
- Test number
- 170424537324
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass23,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 23,369 miles
- Test number
- 540807056153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 FBY
- Does C5 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 FBY is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 FBY?
- The MOT on C5 FBY is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 FBY done?
- C5 FBY was recorded at 113,500 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
- Has C5 FBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 FBY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on C5 FBY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 FBY find?
- C5 FBY passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded and both rear; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.
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