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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 LWKMOT history

LB53 LWK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
215,704 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LWK was last recorded at 215,704 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 1,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2019: 195,234 miles, lower than 195,236 miles on 8 May 2019.

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
214,513 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,191 miles
Average per year
8,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,704 miles
  • 2023 – 214,513 miles
  • 2022 – 211,301 miles
  • 2021 – 208,294 miles
  • 2020 – 205,784 miles
  • 2019 – 195,234 miles
  • 2018 – 185,141 miles
  • 2017 – 174,175 miles
  • 2016 – 163,139 miles
  • 2015 – 150,249 miles
  • 2014 – 137,385 miles
  • 2013 – 124,202 miles
  • 2012 – 113,027 miles
  • 2010 – 96,876 miles
  • 2009 – 85,177 miles
  • 2007 – 64,048 miles
  • 2006 – 54,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,704 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,704 miles (+1,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    215,704 miles
    Test number
    568150392780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass214,513 miles (+3,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    214,513 miles
    Test number
    527757824135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass211,301 miles (+3,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    211,301 miles
    Test number
    753248102936
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass208,294 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    208,294 miles
    Test number
    570674507041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail208,292 miles (+2,508)5 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,292 miles
    Test number
    873423261635
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass205,784 miles (+10,550)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    205,784 miles
    Test number
    400745752570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass195,234 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,234 miles
    Test number
    228606451237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail195,236 miles (+10,095)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,236 miles
    Test number
    113335962393
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass185,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    185,141 miles
    Test number
    792832227750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail185,141 miles (+10,966)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,141 miles
    Test number
    521688833697
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass174,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    174,175 miles
    Test number
    690170575662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail174,156 miles (+11,017)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,156 miles
    Test number
    440363608705
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass163,139 miles (+12,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,139 miles
    Test number
    322949513192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass150,249 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,249 miles
    Test number
    545472445192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail150,231 miles (+12,846)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,231 miles
    Test number
    117500745163
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass137,385 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    527999524183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail137,368 miles (+13,166)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,368 miles
    Test number
    789829024168
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass124,202 miles (+11,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,202 miles
    Test number
    318506713121
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn edges
    • NoteSlow seat belt nearside front

  19. Pass113,027 miles (+16,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    725844412131
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass96,876 miles (+11,699)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,876 miles
    Test number
    161592750321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,177 miles (+9,724)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    404962159446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,453 miles (+11,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,453 miles
    Test number
    830335809089
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.xx o/s/f upper rear arm bush starting to perish.xx

  23. Pass64,048 miles (+10,017)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    303014657348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,031 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    262325356341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 LWK

Does LB53 LWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LWK is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LWK?
The MOT on LB53 LWK is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LWK done?
LB53 LWK was recorded at 215,704 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 8,562 miles a year.
Has LB53 LWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LWK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 LWK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 LWK find?
LB53 LWK passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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