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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 VVDMOT history

LB53 VVD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2023
Mileage
140,148 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VVD was last recorded at 140,148 miles on 16 Jul 2022, 14,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,180 miles · 6 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
14,968 miles
Average per year
6,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,148 miles
  • 2021 – 125,180 miles
  • 2020 – 118,640 miles
  • 2019 – 114,398 miles
  • 2018 – 109,251 miles
  • 2017 – 104,069 miles
  • 2016 – 99,059 miles
  • 2015 – 87,999 miles
  • 2014 – 81,578 miles
  • 2013 – 76,270 miles
  • 2012 – 73,859 miles
  • 2011 – 67,274 miles
  • 2010 – 62,150 miles
  • 2009 – 55,598 miles
  • 2008 – 46,819 miles
  • 2007 – 36,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,148 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Both side (4.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,148 miles (+14,968)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,148 miles
    Test number
    611972530055
    • MinorHeadlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Both side (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,180 miles (+6,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,180 miles
    Test number
    374328138300
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,640 miles (+4,242)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,640 miles
    Test number
    743959066737
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,398 miles (+5,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,398 miles
    Test number
    931008652185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    744399113973
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail109,251 miles (+5,182)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    429416441186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass104,069 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,069 miles
    Test number
    443032962111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail104,069 miles (+5,010)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,069 miles
    Test number
    362412985026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass99,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    785251873196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt was repaired with black mastick (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail99,059 miles (+11,060)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    395459607260
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt was repaired with black mastick (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass87,999 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    348041615156
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail87,893 miles (+6,315)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,893 miles
    Test number
    767233005115
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail81,578 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,578 miles
    Test number
    447757104193
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,578 miles (+5,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,578 miles
    Test number
    956447604188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,270 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    789619463186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail76,270 miles (+2,411)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    856848963146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass73,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    756902182147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,859 miles (+6,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    459712682130
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass67,274 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    476365981191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,150 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    363094280153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,598 miles (+8,779)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    101749389141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    383575768101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail46,819 miles (+10,348)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    591125468102
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    284061377165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VVD

Does LB53 VVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VVD expired on 15 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VVD?
The MOT on LB53 VVD expired on 15 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VVD done?
LB53 VVD was recorded at 140,148 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2022, an average of 6,879 miles a year.
Has LB53 VVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VVD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 VVD 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 VVD find?
LB53 VVD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: headlamp has less than 1/2 leds not functioning both side; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front coil spring corroded both side, and 7 more.

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