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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 FFVMOT history

LB53 FFV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,846 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FFV was last recorded at 120,846 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,124 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,722 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,846 miles
  • 2025 – 114,124 miles
  • 2024 – 110,639 miles
  • 2023 – 108,503 miles
  • 2022 – 102,999 miles
  • 2021 – 97,250 miles
  • 2020 – 88,772 miles
  • 2019 – 79,205 miles
  • 2018 – 77,280 miles
  • 2017 – 74,352 miles
  • 2016 – 69,669 miles
  • 2015 – 64,317 miles
  • 2014 – 59,152 miles
  • 2013 – 53,349 miles
  • 2012 – 49,686 miles
  • 2011 – 43,024 miles
  • 2010 – 38,334 miles
  • 2009 – 33,850 miles
  • 2008 – 30,718 miles
  • 2007 – 26,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,846 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,846 miles
    Test number
    230128515247
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail120,846 miles (+6,722)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,846 miles
    Test number
    458979698186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall, [ 205/60/15-91h] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,124 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,124 miles
    Test number
    744296198008
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre is cracked in the tread

  4. Fail114,122 miles (+3,483)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,122 miles
    Test number
    658107483927
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlight has a defuse immage due to damaged lamp outer cover (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake imbalance across the front axle is 22%
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre is cracked and perished on the inside side wall

  5. Pass110,639 miles (+2,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,639 miles
    Test number
    106611975183
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass108,503 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,503 miles
    Test number
    910514520391
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail108,499 miles (+5,500)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    950004105480
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass102,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    248315211432
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail102,999 miles (+209)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    437097767174
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail102,790 miles (+5,540)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    676802307863
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass97,250 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,250 miles
    Test number
    233997277232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,245 miles (+8,473)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    400013076050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,772 miles (+9,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,772 miles
    Test number
    931459632714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,205 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    783433668422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,280 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    123741965066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    429433364686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc has rust mark and slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scracthed (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail74,352 miles (+4,683)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    796818213375
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scracthed (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass69,669 miles (+5,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    478248138423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass64,317 miles (+5,165)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,317 miles
    Test number
    489700525019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteSlight imbalance to rear brakes

  20. Pass59,152 miles (+5,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    968193724021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail53,349 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    549734103082
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass53,349 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    926454703004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,686 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,686 miles
    Test number
    887209402071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,680 miles (+6,656)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,680 miles
    Test number
    477456402063
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass43,024 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    938022511010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,334 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    194472420087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,850 miles (+3,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    662530329002
    • NoteN/s headlamp loose

  28. Pass30,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,718 miles
    Test number
    611365318057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,718 miles (+3,852)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,718 miles
    Test number
    311564318062
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

  30. Pass26,866 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    703013827094
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

Questions about LB53 FFV

Does LB53 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FFV is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FFV?
The MOT on LB53 FFV is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FFV done?
LB53 FFV was recorded at 120,846 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has LB53 FFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FFV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 FFV 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 FFV find?
LB53 FFV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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