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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB53 VEKMOT history

LB53 VEK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 229,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
229,927 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VEK was last recorded at 229,927 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 7,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,641 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,286 miles
Average per year
11,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,927 miles
  • 2022 – 222,641 miles
  • 2021 – 213,793 miles
  • 2020 – 204,537 miles
  • 2019 – 192,104 miles
  • 2018 – 178,029 miles
  • 2017 – 163,788 miles
  • 2016 – 147,804 miles
  • 2015 – 129,449 miles
  • 2014 – 120,675 miles
  • 2013 – 111,532 miles
  • 2012 – 102,990 miles
  • 2011 – 92,956 miles
  • 2010 – 84,353 miles
  • 2009 – 62,532 miles
  • 2008 – 50,071 miles
  • 2007 – 38,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,927 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust front flexi is in poor condition
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,927 miles (+7,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    229,927 miles
    Test number
    954889559130
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust front flexi is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass222,641 miles (+8,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    222,641 miles
    Test number
    316209019151
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass213,793 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    213,793 miles
    Test number
    485752364178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass204,537 miles (+12,433)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    204,537 miles
    Test number
    603970658493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    192,104 miles
    Test number
    133665749448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail192,103 miles (+14,074)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,103 miles
    Test number
    578059252155
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass178,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,029 miles
    Test number
    622601166008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,019 miles (+14,231)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,019 miles
    Test number
    216889501536
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,788 miles (+15,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,788 miles
    Test number
    756408174455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass147,804 miles (+18,355)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    147,804 miles
    Test number
    665841883661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,449 miles (+8,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,449 miles
    Test number
    489343171084
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,675 miles (+9,143)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,675 miles
    Test number
    448066134361
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on inner edge (close to legal limit)

  13. Pass111,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,532 miles
    Test number
    795650043362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,532 miles (+8,542)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,532 miles
    Test number
    967268533380
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteClutch slipping

  15. Pass102,990 miles (+10,034)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,990 miles
    Test number
    868195952360
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on in ner edges

  16. Pass92,956 miles (+8,603)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,956 miles
    Test number
    918811341312
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  17. Pass84,353 miles (+10,196)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    104519940388
    • NoteNearside front brake hose starting to perish
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  18. Pass74,157 miles (+11,625)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    452715700072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,532 miles (+12,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    161158109002
    • NoteOffside rear indicator faded

  20. Pass50,071 miles (+11,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,071 miles
    Test number
    874147908008
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass38,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    141535007488
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

Questions about LB53 VEK

Does LB53 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VEK expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VEK?
The MOT on LB53 VEK expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VEK done?
LB53 VEK was recorded at 229,927 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 11,354 miles a year.
Has LB53 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VEK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 VEK 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 VEK find?
LB53 VEK passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: advise exhaust front flexi is in poor condition; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.

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