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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 BGOMOT history

LB53 BGO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
185,261 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BGO was last recorded at 185,261 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,261 miles · 26 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,261 miles
  • 2021 – 174,429 miles
  • 2020 – 155,062 miles
  • 2019 – 143,215 miles
  • 2017 – 130,801 miles
  • 2016 – 119,565 miles
  • 2015 – 106,037 miles
  • 2014 – 94,180 miles
  • 2013 – 79,158 miles
  • 2012 – 77,850 miles
  • 2011 – 73,488 miles
  • 2010 – 68,764 miles
  • 2009 – 58,522 miles
  • 2008 – 46,983 miles
  • 2007 – 34,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,261 miles
    Test number
    797995602158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail185,261 miles (+10,832)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,261 miles
    Test number
    840987571168
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not attached to anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing plug (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass174,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    174,429 miles
    Test number
    675729357339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail174,429 miles (+19,367)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,429 miles
    Test number
    177681929415
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working When hazards are on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass155,062 miles (+11,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,062 miles
    Test number
    698620893034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,215 miles (+12,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    143,215 miles
    Test number
    954094627112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,801 miles
    Test number
    305317119039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,801 miles (+11,236)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,801 miles
    Test number
    772847966639
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass119,565 miles (+13,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,565 miles
    Test number
    743890899951
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED

  10. Pass106,037 miles (+11,857)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,037 miles
    Test number
    799561405206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    256752494482
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail94,180 miles (+15,022)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    859002294133
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    406411913018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,158 miles (+1,308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    199950213467
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  15. Pass77,850 miles (+4,362)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    705885492051
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on both edges
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  16. Pass73,488 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    188314291041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,764 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    900521690062
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r brake very slightly binding
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  18. Fail68,764 miles (+10,242)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    423941890048
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r brake very slightly binding
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  19. Fail58,522 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    101322769029
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass58,522 miles (+11,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    901852769016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass46,983 miles (+12,067)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,983 miles
    Test number
    121267668483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    814111677033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail34,916 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    361678367036
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 BGO

Does LB53 BGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BGO expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BGO?
The MOT on LB53 BGO expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BGO done?
LB53 BGO was recorded at 185,261 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 9,984 miles a year.
Has LB53 BGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BGO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 BGO 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 LB53 BGO find?
LB53 BGO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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