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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 PUJMOT history

LB53 PUJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,904 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PUJ
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 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PUJ was last recorded at 133,904 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 2,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,877 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,027 miles
Average per year
5,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,904 miles
  • 2024 – 131,877 miles
  • 2023 – 128,863 miles
  • 2022 – 125,266 miles
  • 2020 – 122,559 miles
  • 2019 – 116,961 miles
  • 2018 – 110,875 miles
  • 2017 – 103,645 miles
  • 2016 – 98,124 miles
  • 2014 – 89,112 miles
  • 2013 – 82,149 miles
  • 2012 – 73,103 miles
  • 2011 – 65,202 miles
  • 2010 – 56,974 miles
  • 2009 – 47,921 miles
  • 2008 – 42,568 miles
  • 2007 – 32,745 miles
  • 2006 – 23,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,904 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,904 miles (+2,027)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    887653095579
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,877 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,877 miles
    Test number
    493016051007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,863 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,863 miles
    Test number
    208422780788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,266 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,266 miles
    Test number
    874842328699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,256 miles (+2,697)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,256 miles
    Test number
    165435326559
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  6. Pass122,559 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,559 miles
    Test number
    564606455984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,535 miles (+5,574)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,535 miles
    Test number
    793453950324
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,961 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    999128439055
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  9. Fail116,961 miles (+6,086)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    309121353735
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  10. Pass110,875 miles (+7,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,875 miles
    Test number
    923829093861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass103,645 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    522915455624
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail103,644 miles (+27)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,644 miles
    Test number
    277076975691
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail103,617 miles (+5,493)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,617 miles
    Test number
    456026514476
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and side skirt covers fitted

  14. Pass98,124 miles (+9,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,124 miles
    Test number
    336012176355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,112 miles (+6,963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,112 miles
    Test number
    857653644394
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade is poor

  16. Pass82,149 miles (+9,046)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    455834843325
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear shock obsorber bump stops perishing

  17. Pass73,103 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,103 miles
    Test number
    589925352330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail73,103 miles (+7,901)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,103 miles
    Test number
    579385752344
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass65,202 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,202 miles
    Test number
    299774351399
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  20. Fail65,202 miles (+8,228)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,202 miles
    Test number
    386214451378
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  21. Pass56,974 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,974 miles
    Test number
    834666650345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,921 miles (+5,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,921 miles
    Test number
    531542859347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass42,568 miles (+9,823)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,568 miles
    Test number
    223502758316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront pads low

  24. Pass32,745 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    924835657353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    194986556311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PUJ

Does LB53 PUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PUJ expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PUJ?
The MOT on LB53 PUJ expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PUJ done?
LB53 PUJ was recorded at 133,904 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
Has LB53 PUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PUJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 PUJ 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 PUJ find?
LB53 PUJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 1 more.

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