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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB53 PZCMOT history

LB53 PZC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2022
Mileage
72,494 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PZC was last recorded at 72,494 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,494 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 72,494 miles
  • 2020 – 69,702 miles
  • 2019 – 67,343 miles
  • 2018 – 64,313 miles
  • 2017 – 61,313 miles
  • 2016 – 56,894 miles
  • 2015 – 54,004 miles
  • 2014 – 51,142 miles
  • 2013 – 44,675 miles
  • 2012 – 34,999 miles
  • 2011 – 25,720 miles
  • 2010 – 17,580 miles
  • 2008 – 10,374 miles
  • 2007 – 9,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,494 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil level warning lamp onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,494 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    230552841480
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryOil level warning lamp on

  2. Fail72,494 miles (+2,792)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    451660843575
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryOil level warning lamp on

  3. Pass69,702 miles (+2,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,702 miles
    Test number
    145572748089
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all sides front+ raer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody slightly damage
    • AdvisoryBody slightly rusty

  4. Pass67,343 miles (+3,030)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    517454214214
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass64,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,313 miles
    Test number
    427695610907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe worn

  6. Fail64,311 miles (+2,998)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    917901268548
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe worn

  7. Pass61,313 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,313 miles
    Test number
    711471138548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,894 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,894 miles
    Test number
    132223169575
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on there inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged and insecure

  9. Fail56,894 miles (+2,890)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,894 miles
    Test number
    135632614913
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on there inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged and insecure

  10. Pass54,004 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    344571314048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass51,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    747474604366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail51,142 miles (+6,467)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    838444804324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass44,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    809430803218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,675 miles (+9,676)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    815060003209
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,999 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    108331502236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    107902291166
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail25,720 miles (+8,140)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    727482591106
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass17,580 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    104550090134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,374 miles (+1,349)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,374 miles
    Test number
    121255048134
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass9,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,025 miles
    Test number
    360710797172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PZC

Does LB53 PZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PZC expired on 30 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PZC?
The MOT on LB53 PZC expired on 30 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PZC done?
LB53 PZC was recorded at 72,494 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has LB53 PZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PZC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 PZC 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 PZC find?
LB53 PZC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 5 more.

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