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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LB53 UDOMOT history

LB53 UDO is a black petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
133,181 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UDO was last recorded at 133,181 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 1,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,075 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,106 miles
Average per year
6,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,181 miles
  • 2022 – 117,233 miles
  • 2021 – 105,793 miles
  • 2020 – 105,754 miles
  • 2019 – 96,538 miles
  • 2017 – 93,943 miles
  • 2016 – 86,379 miles
  • 2015 – 68,810 miles
  • 2014 – 60,940 miles
  • 2013 – 60,825 miles
  • 2012 – 60,078 miles
  • 2011 – 59,920 miles
  • 2010 – 54,706 miles
  • 2009 – 48,292 miles
  • 2008 – 43,346 miles
  • 2007 – 38,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,181 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,181 miles (+1,106)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,181 miles
    Test number
    349558290021
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail132,075 miles (+14,842)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,075 miles
    Test number
    763002365534
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass117,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,233 miles
    Test number
    219910984146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail117,233 miles (+11,440)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,233 miles
    Test number
    946897198298
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass105,793 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    273720646188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,754 miles (+9,216)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,754 miles
    Test number
    168947364345
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass96,538 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    479160125018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,943 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,943 miles
    Test number
    160993928627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,921 miles (+7,542)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,921 miles
    Test number
    414051527731
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass86,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,379 miles
    Test number
    263868587735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail86,379 miles (+7,575)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,379 miles
    Test number
    711539535892
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass78,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    445330213931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,804 miles (+9,994)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    618272954653
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass68,810 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    778016275007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,940 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    729165784072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,825 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    478705253304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,078 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    646023012363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,920 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    258703231346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,914 miles (+5,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    446948021394
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass54,706 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    761417710312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,292 miles (+4,946)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,292 miles
    Test number
    372028879224
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhaust system corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs worn (lipped)
  22. Pass43,346 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    393533978262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,813 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    930732757362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,157 miles
    Test number
    792315027055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Fail32,157 miles2 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,157 miles
    Test number
    541564127005
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LB53 UDO

Does LB53 UDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UDO expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UDO?
The MOT on LB53 UDO expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UDO done?
LB53 UDO was recorded at 133,181 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 6,229 miles a year.
Has LB53 UDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UDO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 UDO 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 UDO find?
LB53 UDO passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; rear exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off.

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