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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 KKUMOT history

LB53 KKU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 265,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
265,339 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 KKU
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
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 KKU was last recorded at 265,339 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 10,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2015: 106,908 miles, lower than 186,908 miles on 24 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
254,623 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10,716 miles
Average per year
12,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 265,339 miles
  • 2021 – 254,623 miles
  • 2020 – 243,599 miles
  • 2019 – 241,371 miles
  • 2018 – 227,371 miles
  • 2017 – 216,898 miles
  • 2016 – 200,797 miles
  • 2015 – 106,908 miles
  • 2014 – 172,888 miles
  • 2013 – 155,550 miles
  • 2012 – 140,689 miles
  • 2011 – 122,531 miles
  • 2010 – 106,973 miles
  • 2009 – 97,769 miles
  • 2008 – 87,136 miles
  • 2007 – 74,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail265,339 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users deep thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both fronts x2 (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both fronts don't work x2 (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top control arm boot x1 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coils corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked with nsf bold outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front side light out
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Both rear shocks corroded x2

What MOT failures 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail265,339 miles (+10,716)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,339 miles
    Test number
    209271955750
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users deep thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both fronts x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both fronts don't work x2 (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top control arm boot x1 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coils corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked with nsf bold outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shocks corroded x2

  2. Pass254,623 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    254,623 miles
    Test number
    176289769386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail254,561 miles (+10,962)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,561 miles
    Test number
    618815789650
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass243,599 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    243,599 miles
    Test number
    468869710427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail243,552 miles (+2,181)8 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,552 miles
    Test number
    890666083547
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass241,371 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    241,371 miles
    Test number
    203029675127
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail241,371 miles (+14,000)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,371 miles
    Test number
    973750992515
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass227,371 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    227,371 miles
    Test number
    972727464523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass216,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    216,898 miles
    Test number
    477084408897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Tread Perished And Starting To Crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension Arms Inner Bushes Deteriorated

  10. Fail216,898 miles (+16,101)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,898 miles
    Test number
    745385007094
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Inoperative (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Inoperative (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Tread Perished And Starting To Crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension Arms Inner Bushes Deteriorated

  11. Pass200,797 miles (+93,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    200,797 miles
    Test number
    189034849635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front-most arm bush starting to debond from it's housing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  12. Pass106,908 miles (-80,000)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,908 miles
    Test number
    280893985327
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail186,908 miles (+14,020)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,908 miles
    Test number
    656130970434
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass172,888 miles (+17,338)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    172,888 miles
    Test number
    949944574236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear bumpstops broken

  15. Pass155,550 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    155,550 miles
    Test number
    177378743261
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop broken

  16. Fail155,550 miles (+14,861)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,550 miles
    Test number
    809388243269
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop broken

  17. Pass140,689 miles (+18,158)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,689 miles
    Test number
    418126152219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear bump stops broken

  18. Pass122,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,531 miles
    Test number
    717155041258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,531 miles (+15,558)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,531 miles
    Test number
    157485241281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass106,973 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,973 miles
    Test number
    721509530295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,769 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,769 miles
    Test number
    964603179285
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail97,769 miles (+10,633)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,769 miles
    Test number
    502602479232
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass87,136 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    572236568273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail87,136 miles (+12,239)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    254036768223
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass74,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    341332667223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 KKU

Does LB53 KKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 KKU expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 KKU?
The MOT on LB53 KKU expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 KKU done?
LB53 KKU was recorded at 265,339 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 12,515 miles a year.
Has LB53 KKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 KKU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 KKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 KKU find?
LB53 KKU failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users deep thick black smoke; emissions not tested; front headlamp aim too high both fronts x2, and 9 more.

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