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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 YBJMOT history

LB53 YBJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 207,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
207,828 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 YBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 YBJ was last recorded at 207,828 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 6,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2016: 167,429 miles, lower than 223,747 miles on 14 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
201,364 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,464 miles
Average per year
5,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,828 miles
  • 2022 – 201,364 miles
  • 2021 – 195,565 miles
  • 2020 – 190,994 miles
  • 2019 – 185,650 miles
  • 2018 – 178,473 miles
  • 2017 – 171,051 miles
  • 2016 – 167,433 miles
  • 2015 – 223,747 miles
  • 2014 – 156,955 miles
  • 2013 – 148,688 miles
  • 2012 – 141,053 miles
  • 2011 – 135,021 miles
  • 2010 – 127,385 miles
  • 2009 – 120,513 miles
  • 2008 – 112,219 miles
  • 2007 – 106,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,828 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,828 miles (+6,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    207,828 miles
    Test number
    751877534056
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass201,364 miles (+5,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,364 miles
    Test number
    140507689204
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,565 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    195,565 miles
    Test number
    366228428261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass190,994 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    190,994 miles
    Test number
    855649054345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,650 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    185,650 miles
    Test number
    778614444584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail185,532 miles (+7,059)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,532 miles
    Test number
    789038631050
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,473 miles (+7,422)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,473 miles
    Test number
    565209381904
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded but no jagged edges

  8. Pass171,051 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,051 miles
    Test number
    249949346015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass167,433 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    167,433 miles
    Test number
    831146242090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail167,429 miles (-56,318)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,429 miles
    Test number
    590667140484
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm - inner bsuh (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass223,747 miles (+66,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    223,747 miles
    Test number
    861379925295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass156,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    156,955 miles
    Test number
    327062554286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail156,955 miles (+8,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,955 miles
    Test number
    969532054209
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass148,688 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    148,688 miles
    Test number
    686995223217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail148,686 miles (+7,633)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,686 miles
    Test number
    148863213253
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail141,053 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,053 miles
    Test number
    688554162157
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass141,053 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    141,053 miles
    Test number
    985464962173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,021 miles (+7,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    135,021 miles
    Test number
    268002151487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail127,385 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,385 miles
    Test number
    721721760151
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r indicator bulb faded.

  20. Pass127,385 miles (+6,872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    127,385 miles
    Test number
    933481360188
    • NoteO/s/r indicator bulb faded.

  21. Pass120,513 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    120,513 miles
    Test number
    210871189160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,440 miles (+8,221)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,440 miles
    Test number
    571077179112
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront+rear brake pads both sides wearing thin.

  23. Pass112,219 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,219 miles
    Test number
    971859678174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,098 miles (+6,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    106,098 miles
    Test number
    352687627475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass99,888 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    542630747011
    • 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)

  26. Fail99,868 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,868 miles
    Test number
    612833237076
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 YBJ

Does LB53 YBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 YBJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 YBJ?
The MOT on LB53 YBJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 YBJ done?
LB53 YBJ was recorded at 207,828 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,662 miles a year.
Has LB53 YBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 YBJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 YBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 YBJ find?
LB53 YBJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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