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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 BHLMOT history

LB53 BHL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2022
Mileage
130,125 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BHL
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
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BHL was last recorded at 130,125 miles on 22 Oct 2021, 5,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,352 miles · 23 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,773 miles
Average per year
6,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 130,125 miles
  • 2020 – 124,352 miles
  • 2019 – 114,255 miles
  • 2018 – 112,260 miles
  • 2017 – 109,936 miles
  • 2016 – 107,586 miles
  • 2015 – 104,354 miles
  • 2014 – 99,666 miles
  • 2013 – 94,969 miles
  • 2012 – 88,498 miles
  • 2011 – 86,290 miles
  • 2010 – 73,083 miles
  • 2009 – 67,284 miles
  • 2008 – 53,368 miles
  • 2007 – 34,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,125 miles
  • 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,125 miles (+5,773)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,125 miles
    Test number
    275229585722
    • 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,352 miles (+10,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,352 miles
    Test number
    284163632104
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass114,255 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    627202251597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail114,221 miles (+1,961)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,221 miles
    Test number
    166470367615
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 And nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,260 miles (+2,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,260 miles
    Test number
    869148874568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass109,936 miles (+2,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,936 miles
    Test number
    206185746874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass107,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,586 miles
    Test number
    722013630192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail107,586 miles (+3,232)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,586 miles
    Test number
    556999791394
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass104,354 miles (+4,688)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    995565855067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass99,666 miles (+4,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    108385944402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass94,969 miles (+6,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    807911153005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass88,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    519011842069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,498 miles (+2,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    237540042085
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass86,290 miles (+13,207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,290 miles
    Test number
    279409961090
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly rusty (vehicle has been stood)

  15. Pass73,083 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,083 miles
    Test number
    562439000001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,284 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    110359529115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,378 miles (+12,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    571126259017
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass53,368 miles (+18,696)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    644744468081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,672 miles
    Test number
    303617347080
    • 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)

Questions about LB53 BHL

Does LB53 BHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BHL expired on 24 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BHL?
The MOT on LB53 BHL expired on 24 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BHL done?
LB53 BHL was recorded at 130,125 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2021, an average of 6,502 miles a year.
Has LB53 BHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BHL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 BHL 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 BHL find?
LB53 BHL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2021 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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