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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

CGL 653MOT history

CGL 653 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

CGL 653 blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,599 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CGL 653
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

CGL 653 was last recorded at 137,599 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,631 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,968 miles
Average per year
6,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,599 miles
  • 2024 – 135,631 miles
  • 2023 – 131,462 miles
  • 2022 – 125,668 miles
  • 2021 – 120,477 miles
  • 2020 – 116,033 miles
  • 2019 – 111,864 miles
  • 2018 – 106,766 miles
  • 2017 – 98,028 miles
  • 2016 – 93,427 miles
  • 2015 – 88,974 miles
  • 2014 – 82,363 miles
  • 2013 – 73,501 miles
  • 2012 – 66,001 miles
  • 2011 – 59,612 miles
  • 2010 – 49,723 miles
  • 2009 – 41,809 miles
  • 2008 – 31,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,599 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,599 miles (+1,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,599 miles
    Test number
    195664028894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,631 miles (+4,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,631 miles
    Test number
    485837545474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,462 miles (+5,794)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,462 miles
    Test number
    171986171050
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,668 miles (+5,191)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    709931305645
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass120,477 miles (+4,444)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,477 miles
    Test number
    708273749397
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass116,033 miles (+4,169)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    466866544719
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass111,864 miles (+5,098)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,864 miles
    Test number
    942381199602
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arms inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arms inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,766 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,766 miles
    Test number
    288754841913
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  9. Fail106,766 miles (+8,738)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,766 miles
    Test number
    708416719177
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  10. Pass98,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    422375247518
    • AdvisoryFront suspension knocking

  11. Fail98,027 miles (+4,600)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,027 miles
    Test number
    427858100616
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension knocking

  12. Pass93,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    984760832575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail93,427 miles (+4,453)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    959176404777
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass88,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    357459647864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,974 miles (+6,611)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    426760667600
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,363 miles (+8,862)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    236706714330
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass73,501 miles (+7,500)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    997102123303
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass66,001 miles (+6,389)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    235971932324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished (DOT codes = tyres manufactured in 2007)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass59,612 miles (+9,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,612 miles
    Test number
    806783041328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,723 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    712984330364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail49,509 miles (+7,700)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,509 miles
    Test number
    800270530351
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,809 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    843383469389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,484 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,484 miles
    Test number
    163004819110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,057 miles
    Test number
    812753228187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CGL 653

What vehicle is registration CGL 653 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CGL 653 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 May 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does CGL 653 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CGL 653 is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on CGL 653?
The MOT on CGL 653 is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CGL 653 done?
CGL 653 was recorded at 137,599 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 6,078 miles a year.
Has CGL 653 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CGL 653 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on CGL 653 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 CGL 653 find?
CGL 653 passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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