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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 RAXMOT history

LB53 RAX is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,288 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RAX
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
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RAX was last recorded at 173,288 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,264 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
7,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,288 miles
  • 2025 – 162,968 miles
  • 2024 – 153,835 miles
  • 2023 – 145,788 miles
  • 2021 – 137,008 miles
  • 2020 – 130,022 miles
  • 2019 – 124,277 miles
  • 2018 – 120,023 miles
  • 2017 – 114,160 miles
  • 2016 – 99,040 miles
  • 2015 – 89,743 miles
  • 2014 – 73,054 miles
  • 2013 – 51,979 miles
  • 2012 – 38,460 miles
  • 2011 – 37,005 miles
  • 2010 – 36,882 miles
  • 2009 – 34,205 miles
  • 2008 – 31,087 miles
  • 2007 – 24,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,288 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Side's (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,288 miles (+24)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,288 miles
    Test number
    720156922998
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Side's (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,264 miles (+10,296)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,264 miles
    Test number
    948090387394
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Side's (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,968 miles (+9,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,968 miles
    Test number
    800516991267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,835 miles (+8,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,835 miles
    Test number
    229566626983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  5. Pass145,788 miles (+8,780)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,788 miles
    Test number
    509253013307
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass137,008 miles (+6,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    494327295236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,022 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,022 miles
    Test number
    236610281489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    373024913707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,277 miles (+4,254)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    203019823613
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,023 miles (+5,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,023 miles
    Test number
    317318015830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass114,160 miles (+15,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,160 miles
    Test number
    188767769540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass99,040 miles (+9,297)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,040 miles
    Test number
    871656967647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,743 miles
    Test number
    653179831272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,743 miles (+16,689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,743 miles
    Test number
    391513477819
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass73,054 miles (+21,075)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    189188624302
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  16. Pass51,979 miles (+6,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,979 miles
    Test number
    849175723338
    • NoteSmall stonechips in centre and nearside of windscreen

  17. Pass45,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,795 miles
    Test number
    178953503034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,794 miles (+7,334)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,794 miles
    Test number
    166293503087
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,460 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,460 miles
    Test number
    249373602059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,005 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,005 miles
    Test number
    179694701055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail36,882 miles (+2,677)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,882 miles
    Test number
    450213960486
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,205 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,205 miles
    Test number
    522356259320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,087 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,087 miles
    Test number
    212576068382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,372 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    534852108077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,775 miles
    Test number
    181803007008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RAX

Does LB53 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 RAX is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RAX?
The MOT on LB53 RAX is valid until 1 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 RAX done?
LB53 RAX was recorded at 173,288 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,756 miles a year.
Has LB53 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RAX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 RAX 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 RAX find?
LB53 RAX passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side's; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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