Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LB53 PUAMOT history
LB53 PUA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 221,428 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 221,428 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 PUA
- 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
- 23 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 PUA was last recorded at 221,428 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 221,428 miles · 3 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,428 miles
- 2025 – 220,359 miles
- 2024 – 219,017 miles
- 2023 – 217,700 miles
- 2022 – 215,825 miles
- 2021 – 214,193 miles
- 2020 – 206,676 miles
- 2019 – 194,716 miles
- 2018 – 183,022 miles
- 2017 – 170,348 miles
- 2016 – 157,379 miles
- 2015 – 140,184 miles
- 2014 – 129,930 miles
- 2013 – 118,341 miles
- 2012 – 104,755 miles
- 2011 – 93,265 miles
- 2010 – 82,021 miles
- 2009 – 74,002 miles
- 2008 – 64,413 miles
- 2006 – 53,308 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,428 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth front wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Both front wings corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
EML LIGHT ON DASH
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,428 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 221,428 miles
- Test number
- 640168999547
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wing corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail221,428 miles (+1,069)5 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,428 miles
- Test number
- 247991316011
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wing corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass220,359 miles (+1,342)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 220,359 miles
- Test number
- 194434448726
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sides front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON DASH
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass219,017 miles (+261)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 219,017 miles
- Test number
- 999096549112
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sidesfront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON DASH
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass218,756 miles (+1,056)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 218,756 miles
- Test number
- 930982689042
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON DASH
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,700 miles (+1,875)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 217,700 miles
- Test number
- 211125175304
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass215,825 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 215,825 miles
- Test number
- 329680529051
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail215,811 miles (+1,618)7 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,811 miles
- Test number
- 238901585281
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc shows signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass214,193 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 214,193 miles
- Test number
- 870850998770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,161 miles (+7,485)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,161 miles
- Test number
- 588892689399
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inerr bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass206,676 miles (+11,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 206,676 miles
- Test number
- 171930435955
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass194,716 miles (+119)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 194,716 miles
- Test number
- 520316496381
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail194,597 miles (+11,575)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,597 miles
- Test number
- 626165016861
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass183,022 miles (+12,674)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 183,022 miles
- Test number
- 473946743292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,348 miles (+12,969)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 170,348 miles
- Test number
- 110335885567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,379 miles (+17,195)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 157,379 miles
- Test number
- 553940104922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,184 miles (+10,254)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 140,184 miles
- Test number
- 569314935007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 129,930 miles
- Test number
- 186486934014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,930 miles (+11,589)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,930 miles
- Test number
- 648776234063
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass118,341 miles (+13,586)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 118,341 miles
- Test number
- 615708233087
- NoteN/s/r light unit slightly cracked and has condensation in it
Pass104,755 miles (+11,490)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 104,755 miles
- Test number
- 516564132025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,265 miles (+11,244)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 93,265 miles
- Test number
- 177349231470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,021 miles (+8,019)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 82,021 miles
- Test number
- 192266820080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,002 miles (+9,589)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 74,002 miles
- Test number
- 661855939008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,413 miles (+11,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 64,413 miles
- Test number
- 774803548008
- 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)
Pass53,308 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 53,308 miles
- Test number
- 774806356383
- NoteFront pads wearing low
- NoteFront tyres wearing low
Questions about LB53 PUA
- Does LB53 PUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 PUA is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 PUA?
- The MOT on LB53 PUA is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 PUA done?
- LB53 PUA was recorded at 221,428 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 8,754 miles a year.
- Has LB53 PUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 PUA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 PUA 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 PUA find?
- LB53 PUA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; both front wing corroded, and 8 more.
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