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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 OZHMOT history

LB53 OZH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,335 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OZH
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
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OZH was last recorded at 136,335 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 6,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,329 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,006 miles
Average per year
6,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,335 miles
  • 2024 – 130,329 miles
  • 2023 – 126,294 miles
  • 2022 – 121,114 miles
  • 2021 – 112,843 miles
  • 2020 – 103,832 miles
  • 2019 – 93,923 miles
  • 2018 – 87,364 miles
  • 2017 – 76,669 miles
  • 2016 – 71,055 miles
  • 2015 – 63,942 miles
  • 2014 – 57,381 miles
  • 2013 – 53,435 miles
  • 2012 – 49,038 miles
  • 2011 – 44,926 miles
  • 2010 – 40,357 miles
  • 2009 – 35,374 miles
  • 2008 – 29,026 miles
  • 2007 – 22,694 miles
  • 2006 – 16,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,335 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp images hazy
  • AdvisoryBrakes may require service
  • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates beginning to deteriorate
  • AdvisoryNear side front steering rack end has slight play

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Off side rear tyre low tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front headlamp images becoming hazy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,335 miles (+6,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,335 miles
    Test number
    945894599293
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp images hazy
    • AdvisoryBrakes may require service
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates beginning to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNear side front steering rack end has slight play

  2. Pass130,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,329 miles
    Test number
    500571201878
    • AdvisoryRear brakes may require service

  3. Fail130,327 miles (+4,033)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,327 miles
    Test number
    633466124243
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side front steering rack boot becoming insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brakes may require service

  4. Pass126,294 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,294 miles
    Test number
    750769992048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre low tread

  5. Fail126,294 miles (+5,180)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,294 miles
    Test number
    212300352510
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp images becoming hazy
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre low tread

  6. Pass121,114 miles (+8,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,114 miles
    Test number
    233737806777
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp images hazy
    • AdvisoryNear side front bottom ball joint has slight wear
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low tread

  7. Pass112,843 miles (+9,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    535158305779
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp images becoming hazy
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low tread

  8. Pass103,832 miles (+9,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,832 miles
    Test number
    398465526804
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear registration plates deteriorated.

  9. Pass93,923 miles (+6,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    609579734455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,364 miles (+10,695)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    363663474963
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe front brakes judder
    • AdvisoryThe n/s/f lower rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover is very deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe o/s headlamp beam image is poor
    • AdvisoryThe rubber bonding in the o/s track rod end is deteriorated

  11. Pass76,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,669 miles
    Test number
    232286468764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryThe headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe n/s steering rack gaiter is deteriorated and has been twisted
    • AdvisoryThe o/s/f brake judders

  12. Fail76,666 miles (+5,611)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,666 miles
    Test number
    258280673348
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryThe headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe n/s steering rack gaiter is deteriorated and has been twisted
    • AdvisoryThe o/s/f brake judders

  13. Pass71,055 miles (+7,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,055 miles
    Test number
    326335672065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn excessively on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn excessively on inner edge

  14. Pass63,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,942 miles
    Test number
    527950879268
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front constant velocity joint gaitors leaking fluid,

  15. Fail63,941 miles (+6,560)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,941 miles
    Test number
    499731214121
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure gaitor also twisted (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front constant velocity joint gaitors leaking fluid,

  16. Fail57,381 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    296545034345
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt slightly slow to retract
    • NotePin hole n/s c/v gaiter
    • NoteWipers starting to perish

  17. Pass57,381 miles (+3,946)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    458065334493
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt slightly slow to retract
    • NotePin hole n/s c/v gaiter
    • NoteWipers starting to perish

  18. Pass53,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    818043043353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,433 miles (+4,395)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    145173843352
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBroken dip stick tube
    • NoteOil warning light on
    • NoteSlight knock and play in steering
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  20. Pass49,038 miles (+4,112)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    389095742368
    • NoteExhaust smokey
    • NoteNoise from belt area
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger belt retracts slowly
    • NotePin hole in n/s/f cv gaiter
    • NoteWipers slightly sticking on screen

  21. Pass44,926 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,926 miles
    Test number
    517892241311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,357 miles (+4,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    261280240382
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inner edge

  23. Pass35,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    861250259345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,372 miles (+6,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,372 miles
    Test number
    240330859349
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass29,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    200517748354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,026 miles (+6,332)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    831176448367
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass22,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,694 miles
    Test number
    260976647320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,694 miles (+6,382)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,694 miles
    Test number
    351176847307
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass16,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,312 miles
    Test number
    924898836364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OZH

Does LB53 OZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 OZH is valid until 31 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OZH?
The MOT on LB53 OZH is valid until 31 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 OZH done?
LB53 OZH was recorded at 136,335 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,313 miles a year.
Has LB53 OZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OZH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 OZH 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 OZH find?
LB53 OZH passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: both front headlamp images hazy; brakes may require service; front and rear number plates beginning to deteriorate, and 1 more.

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