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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 SXVMOT history

LB53 SXV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 198,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2026
Mileage
198,718 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SXV was last recorded at 198,718 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 5,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,369 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,349 miles
Average per year
9,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,718 miles
  • 2023 – 193,369 miles
  • 2022 – 187,742 miles
  • 2021 – 180,734 miles
  • 2020 – 173,789 miles
  • 2019 – 164,238 miles
  • 2018 – 155,431 miles
  • 2017 – 152,635 miles
  • 2016 – 144,255 miles
  • 2015 – 131,789 miles
  • 2014 – 126,950 miles
  • 2013 – 115,949 miles
  • 2012 – 102,770 miles
  • 2011 – 87,214 miles
  • 2010 – 69,513 miles
  • 2009 – 52,446 miles
  • 2008 – 42,415 miles
  • 2007 – 32,550 miles
  • 2006 – 19,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,718 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,718 miles (+5,349)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    198,718 miles
    Test number
    935458429432
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,369 miles (+5,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    193,369 miles
    Test number
    255627997071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass187,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,742 miles
    Test number
    105340514454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,742 miles (+7,008)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,742 miles
    Test number
    929896605846
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,734 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,734 miles
    Test number
    246502706383
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and o/s/r 2 (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail180,734 miles (+6,945)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,734 miles
    Test number
    730396173803
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and o/s/r 2 (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass173,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,789 miles
    Test number
    530942373314
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail173,789 miles (+9,551)2 dangerous4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,789 miles
    Test number
    191383904994
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    907819602093
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail164,238 miles (+247)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    108444629754
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail163,991 miles (+8,560)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,991 miles
    Test number
    213835123851
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass155,431 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,431 miles
    Test number
    245282379420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,429 miles (+2,794)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    264132395645
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass152,635 miles (+8,380)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,635 miles
    Test number
    163792507691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

  15. Pass144,255 miles (+12,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,255 miles
    Test number
    852393838166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,789 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,789 miles
    Test number
    857354285166
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail131,789 miles (+4,839)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,789 miles
    Test number
    518443485116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass126,950 miles (+11,001)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,950 miles
    Test number
    147869434301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass115,949 miles (+13,179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    115,949 miles
    Test number
    728592153332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass102,770 miles (+15,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    656990352386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,214 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,214 miles
    Test number
    489177251404
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  22. Fail87,214 miles (+17,701)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,214 miles
    Test number
    618724551317
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  23. Pass69,513 miles (+17,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,513 miles
    Test number
    923215250391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,446 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,446 miles
    Test number
    721403059302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,415 miles (+9,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    493905258498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass32,550 miles (+12,956)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,550 miles
    Test number
    341009547366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,594 miles
    Test number
    174850156344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 SXV

Does LB53 SXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SXV expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SXV?
The MOT on LB53 SXV expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SXV done?
LB53 SXV was recorded at 198,718 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 9,966 miles a year.
Has LB53 SXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SXV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 SXV 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 SXV find?
LB53 SXV passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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