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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 PZLMOT history

LB53 PZL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2025
Mileage
157,014 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PZL
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
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PZL was last recorded at 157,014 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 3,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,595 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,419 miles
Average per year
8,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,014 miles
  • 2022 – 153,595 miles
  • 2021 – 138,642 miles
  • 2020 – 131,544 miles
  • 2019 – 121,936 miles
  • 2018 – 114,399 miles
  • 2017 – 107,328 miles
  • 2016 – 102,886 miles
  • 2015 – 96,692 miles
  • 2014 – 90,952 miles
  • 2013 – 86,085 miles
  • 2012 – 82,560 miles
  • 2011 – 76,119 miles
  • 2010 – 70,410 miles
  • 2009 – 64,286 miles
  • 2008 – 64,185 miles
  • 2007 – 55,230 miles
  • 2006 – 15,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,014 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,014 miles
    Test number
    847592815492
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,014 miles (+3,419)4 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,014 miles
    Test number
    653142531275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,595 miles (+14,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,595 miles
    Test number
    773256946168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,642 miles
    Test number
    714166122828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,642 miles (+7,098)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,642 miles
    Test number
    639704027437
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass131,544 miles (+9,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,544 miles
    Test number
    395781835920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass121,936 miles (+7,537)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,936 miles
    Test number
    582007221650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,399 miles (+7,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    192616507566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass107,328 miles (+4,442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    275359590399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass102,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,886 miles
    Test number
    714262439563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  11. Fail102,886 miles (+6,194)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,886 miles
    Test number
    474180010881
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  12. Pass96,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,692 miles
    Test number
    657048550529
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pads 3/4 Worn.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail96,692 miles (+5,740)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,692 miles
    Test number
    946257280614
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pads 3/4 Worn.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass90,952 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,952 miles
    Test number
    499271614478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust Corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail90,952 miles (+4,867)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,952 miles
    Test number
    827951314307
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust Corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass86,085 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    959675513310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Tread Edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail86,085 miles (+3,525)3 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    466195113415
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Tread Edge.
    • NoteOffside Headlamp Lens Deteriorated.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass82,560 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    985158732329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront Tyres Worn On Tread Edges. Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Tread Edge.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail82,560 miles (+6,441)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    215978832344
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront Tyres Worn On Tread Edges. Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Tread Edge.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass76,119 miles (+110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,119 miles
    Test number
    377226481231
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail76,009 miles (+5,599)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    805056171250
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass70,410 miles (+97)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,410 miles
    Test number
    741658100392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads are close to the 1.5mm limit
    • NoteThe N/S/F and O/S/R hubcaps are missing

  23. Fail70,313 miles (+6,027)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    542689190260
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads are close to the 1.5mm limit
    • NoteThe N/S/F and O/S/R hubcaps are missing

  24. Pass64,286 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    334873139407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,185 miles (+8,955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    200945478496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,230 miles (+39,808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    813442897279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,422 miles
    Test number
    520000926394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PZL

Does LB53 PZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PZL expired on 22 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PZL?
The MOT on LB53 PZL expired on 22 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PZL done?
LB53 PZL was recorded at 157,014 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 8,239 miles a year.
Has LB53 PZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PZL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 PZL 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 PZL find?
LB53 PZL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 4 more.

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