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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 UEKMOT history

LB53 UEK is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
189,427 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 UEK was last recorded at 189,427 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,139 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
7,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,427 miles
  • 2022 – 182,737 miles
  • 2021 – 178,651 miles
  • 2020 – 175,694 miles
  • 2019 – 172,840 miles
  • 2018 – 162,545 miles
  • 2017 – 156,734 miles
  • 2016 – 148,340 miles
  • 2015 – 141,933 miles
  • 2014 – 131,479 miles
  • 2013 – 123,650 miles
  • 2012 – 119,869 miles
  • 2011 – 111,885 miles
  • 2010 – 102,465 miles
  • 2009 – 93,373 miles
  • 2008 – 83,852 miles
  • 2007 – 74,694 miles
  • 2006 – 65,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,427 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • N/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nail in n/s rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,427 miles (+288)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,427 miles
    Test number
    552151394344
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail189,139 miles (+6,402)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,139 miles
    Test number
    427402436574
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,737 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    182,737 miles
    Test number
    984750306857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,651 miles (+2,957)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,651 miles
    Test number
    884468325428
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer outer skin breaking up not leaking gases
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower hose on intercooler leaking engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,694 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,694 miles
    Test number
    906884170393
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casing breaking up but not leaking gases
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass172,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,840 miles
    Test number
    745973697951
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail172,840 miles (+10,295)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,840 miles
    Test number
    939004816185
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass162,545 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,545 miles
    Test number
    950371215159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    156,734 miles
    Test number
    738551444694
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Fail156,734 miles (+8,394)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,734 miles
    Test number
    927561000897
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level close to minimum
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's worn and slightly corroded

  11. Pass148,340 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,340 miles
    Test number
    315303863415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded but not seriously weakened

  12. Fail148,340 miles (+6,407)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,340 miles
    Test number
    314645439379
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded but not seriously weakened

  13. Pass141,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    141,933 miles
    Test number
    188381831652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail141,933 miles (+10,454)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,933 miles
    Test number
    210934571224
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass131,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,479 miles
    Test number
    385586324378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,479 miles (+7,829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,479 miles
    Test number
    446316224398
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass123,650 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    123,650 miles
    Test number
    919657743304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,869 miles
    Test number
    559115152231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail119,867 miles (+7,982)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,867 miles
    Test number
    198005252273
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass111,885 miles (+9,420)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,885 miles
    Test number
    427226861248
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass102,465 miles (+9,092)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    821533850234
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has uneven wear and close to limit

  22. Pass93,373 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,373 miles
    Test number
    934098759211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,852 miles (+9,158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,852 miles
    Test number
    520858378262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,694 miles (+9,667)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,694 miles
    Test number
    244863687275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    630563636363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,027 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    430142036469
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 UEK

Does LB53 UEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UEK expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UEK?
The MOT on LB53 UEK expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UEK done?
LB53 UEK was recorded at 189,427 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 7,535 miles a year.
Has LB53 UEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UEK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 UEK 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 UEK find?
LB53 UEK failed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner, and 3 more.

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