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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 PZYMOT history

LB53 PZY is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 252,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
252,950 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PZY was last recorded at 252,950 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 11,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,250 miles · 14 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
11,700 miles
Average per year
11,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 252,950 miles
  • 2020 – 241,250 miles
  • 2019 – 227,638 miles
  • 2018 – 217,823 miles
  • 2017 – 202,018 miles
  • 2016 – 188,126 miles
  • 2015 – 181,038 miles
  • 2014 – 171,055 miles
  • 2013 – 160,388 miles
  • 2012 – 149,015 miles
  • 2011 – 136,157 miles
  • 2010 – 127,139 miles
  • 2009 – 118,850 miles
  • 2008 – 105,896 miles
  • 2007 – 97,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,950 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,950 miles (+11,700)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    252,950 miles
    Test number
    825060727690
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass241,250 miles (+13,612)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    241,250 miles
    Test number
    475949689094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass227,638 miles (+9,815)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    227,638 miles
    Test number
    424060868662
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass217,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    217,823 miles
    Test number
    784022704811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail217,823 miles (+15,805)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,823 miles
    Test number
    127418203453
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass202,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    202,018 miles
    Test number
    948680140031
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Fail202,018 miles (+13,892)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,018 miles
    Test number
    310663213027
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass188,126 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    188,126 miles
    Test number
    814371808347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,114 miles (+7,076)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,114 miles
    Test number
    457794502506
    • FailureNearside 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass181,038 miles (+9,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    181,038 miles
    Test number
    697709605276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass171,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    171,055 miles
    Test number
    216130324233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail171,055 miles (+10,667)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,055 miles
    Test number
    797550824274
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass160,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    160,388 miles
    Test number
    875925123206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail160,385 miles (+11,370)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,385 miles
    Test number
    567715523292
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass149,015 miles (+12,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    149,015 miles
    Test number
    535841722283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass136,157 miles (+9,018)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    136,157 miles
    Test number
    596918621263
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r door does not unlock either manually or with central locking but is securely closed

  17. Pass127,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,139 miles
    Test number
    301572930471
    • NoteRear registration plate is starting to delaminate

  18. Fail127,139 miles (+8,289)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,139 miles
    Test number
    672692230245
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear registration plate is starting to delaminate

  19. Pass118,850 miles (+12,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    384219529335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    870500428305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,878 miles (+8,426)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,878 miles
    Test number
    750170828332
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass97,452 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    903448037301
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread low and wearing on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low and wearing on inner edge

  23. Fail97,451 miles (+10,847)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    170178837352
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread low and wearing on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low and wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass86,604 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    86,604 miles
    Test number
    280339627031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,386 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    193304927095
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play front hub/joints/steering areas

Questions about LB53 PZY

Does LB53 PZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PZY expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PZY?
The MOT on LB53 PZY expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PZY done?
LB53 PZY was recorded at 252,950 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 11,073 miles a year.
Has LB53 PZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PZY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 PZY 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 PZY find?
LB53 PZY passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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