Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LB53 EWKMOT history
LB53 EWK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 293,119 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 293,119 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 13,451 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 EWK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB53 EWK was last recorded at 293,119 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 292,579 miles · 18 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 540 miles
- Average per year
- 13,451 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 293,119 miles
- 2023 – 292,579 miles
- 2022 – 290,109 miles
- 2021 – 285,099 miles
- 2020 – 279,191 miles
- 2019 – 269,219 miles
- 2018 – 250,019 miles
- 2017 – 234,712 miles
- 2016 – 210,600 miles
- 2015 – 207,420 miles
- 2014 – 194,347 miles
- 2013 – 182,822 miles
- 2012 – 164,407 miles
- 2011 – 147,542 miles
- 2010 – 128,968 miles
- 2009 – 110,487 miles
- 2008 – 89,896 miles
- 2007 – 68,878 miles
- 2006 – 50,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail293,119 miles
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs x 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & O/SF
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail293,119 miles (+540)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,119 miles
- Test number
- 236479994021
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass292,579 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 292,579 miles
- Test number
- 435348249510
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & O/SF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail292,579 miles (+2,470)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 292,579 miles
- Test number
- 740820132665
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & O/SF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass290,109 miles (+5,010)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 290,109 miles
- Test number
- 746373221379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass285,099 miles (+5,908)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 285,099 miles
- Test number
- 137635480461
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass279,191 miles (+9,972)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 279,191 miles
- Test number
- 650283169459
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass269,219 miles (+19,200)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 269,219 miles
- Test number
- 442039059833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass250,019 miles (+635)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 250,019 miles
- Test number
- 448839696946
- AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy
- AdvisoryYellow oil light on (level ok
Fail249,384 miles (+14,672)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,384 miles
- Test number
- 742223866453
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam images poor
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryNearside front top link frontmost inner bush deteriorated
Pass234,712 miles (+24,112)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 234,712 miles
- Test number
- 998663708277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,600 miles (+3,180)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 210,600 miles
- Test number
- 570477778143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,420 miles (+13,073)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 207,420 miles
- Test number
- 236302269557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 194,347 miles
- Test number
- 838355924379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,347 miles (+11,525)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,347 miles
- Test number
- 948315024332
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass182,822 miles (+18,415)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 182,822 miles
- Test number
- 409189433353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail164,407 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,407 miles
- Test number
- 616245332321
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/ rear door outer strip loose
Pass164,407 miles (+16,865)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 164,407 miles
- Test number
- 785265132388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/ rear door outer strip loose
Pass147,542 miles (+18,574)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 147,542 miles
- Test number
- 417810731446
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass128,968 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 128,968 miles
- Test number
- 531604910395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,966 miles (+18,479)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,966 miles
- Test number
- 721152710387
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass110,487 miles (+20,591)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 110,487 miles
- Test number
- 774123649333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,896 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 89,896 miles
- Test number
- 654300248352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,896 miles (+21,018)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,896 miles
- Test number
- 263560648385
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront discs starting to corrode
Pass68,878 miles (+18,813)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 68,878 miles
- Test number
- 111527827338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,065 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 50,065 miles
- Test number
- 193979316314
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBrake pedal feels soft
Questions about LB53 EWK
- Does LB53 EWK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 EWK expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 EWK?
- The MOT on LB53 EWK expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 EWK done?
- LB53 EWK was recorded at 293,119 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 13,451 miles a year.
- Has LB53 EWK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 EWK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 EWK 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 EWK find?
- LB53 EWK failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn; offside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 11 more.
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