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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 TFZMOT history

LB53 TFZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2024
Mileage
173,465 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TFZ was last recorded at 173,465 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 4,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,941 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,524 miles
Average per year
5,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,465 miles
  • 2022 – 168,941 miles
  • 2021 – 166,642 miles
  • 2020 – 165,330 miles
  • 2019 – 160,623 miles
  • 2018 – 154,578 miles
  • 2017 – 151,540 miles
  • 2016 – 146,497 miles
  • 2015 – 138,449 miles
  • 2013 – 128,459 miles
  • 2012 – 120,935 miles
  • 2011 – 114,042 miles
  • 2010 – 107,625 miles
  • 2009 – 97,606 miles
  • 2008 – 89,732 miles
  • 2007 – 83,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,465 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wing mirror lens has slight damaGE

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Auxiliary/fan belt severely worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS Inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,465 miles (+4,524)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,465 miles
    Test number
    321385171535
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wing mirror lens has slight damaGE

  2. Pass168,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,941 miles
    Test number
    590477426280
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary/fan belt severely worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,941 miles (+2,299)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,941 miles
    Test number
    506852048833
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary/fan belt severely worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,642 miles
    Test number
    164559999920
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary/fan belt worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Upper NS&OS suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,642 miles (+1,312)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,642 miles
    Test number
    378980440001
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary/fan belt worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Upper NS&OS suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,330 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    165,330 miles
    Test number
    302894080024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,623 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,623 miles
    Test number
    673406453534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt in poor conduction
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  8. Fail160,623 miles (+6,045)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,623 miles
    Test number
    349005255539
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt in poor conduction
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  9. Pass154,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,578 miles
    Test number
    450265408039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,578 miles (+3,038)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,578 miles
    Test number
    892397496348
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass151,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,540 miles
    Test number
    509162317967
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail151,540 miles (+5,043)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,540 miles
    Test number
    789201012417
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass146,497 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,497 miles
    Test number
    768420662393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE BUSHES ARE SPLITTING
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail146,497 miles (+8,048)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,497 miles
    Test number
    437755616192
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE BUSHES ARE SPLITTING
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass138,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,449 miles
    Test number
    198847425006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,449 miles (+9,990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,449 miles
    Test number
    507147025041
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass128,459 miles (+7,524)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,459 miles
    Test number
    576557693108
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass120,935 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    885766382186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,042 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,042 miles
    Test number
    179616401214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,625 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    284099770435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,601 miles (+9,995)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,601 miles
    Test number
    970155270187
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass97,606 miles (+7,874)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,606 miles
    Test number
    653815929170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres low

  23. Pass89,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    444521328111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,732 miles (+6,132)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    684160728192
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside rear

  25. Pass83,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    241239337080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 TFZ

Does LB53 TFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 TFZ expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TFZ?
The MOT on LB53 TFZ expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 TFZ done?
LB53 TFZ was recorded at 173,465 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 5,331 miles a year.
Has LB53 TFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TFZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 TFZ 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 TFZ find?
LB53 TFZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer wing mirror lens has slight damage.

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