Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LC53 AHNMOT history
LC53 AHN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 265,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 265,356 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,994 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC53 AHN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC53 AHN was last recorded at 265,356 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 260,690 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,666 miles
- Average per year
- 9,994 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 265,356 miles
- 2025 – 260,690 miles
- 2024 – 257,196 miles
- 2023 – 252,268 miles
- 2022 – 245,281 miles
- 2021 – 238,790 miles
- 2020 – 233,721 miles
- 2019 – 227,079 miles
- 2018 – 220,995 miles
- 2017 – 212,975 miles
- 2016 – 203,830 miles
- 2015 – 192,683 miles
- 2014 – 180,650 miles
- 2013 – 167,364 miles
- 2012 – 151,073 miles
- 2011 – 134,132 miles
- 2010 – 118,837 miles
- 2009 – 104,133 miles
- 2008 – 88,421 miles
- 2007 – 73,036 miles
- 2006 – 73,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass265,356 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot slight leak of grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front door handle faulty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine tray looose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Silencer bracket broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass265,356 miles (+4,666)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 265,356 miles
- Test number
- 665567180440
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot slight leak of grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass260,690 miles (+88)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 260,690 miles
- Test number
- 597892810188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door handle faulty
- AdvisoryEngine tray looose
- AdvisorySilencer bracket broken
Fail260,602 miles (+3,406)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,602 miles
- Test number
- 657040190729
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp reflector seriously defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door handle faulty
- AdvisoryEngine tray looose
- AdvisorySilencer bracket broken
Pass257,196 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 257,196 miles
- Test number
- 638661665122
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded and covered in tape
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail257,194 miles (+109)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,194 miles
- Test number
- 720273119763
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail257,085 miles (+4,817)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,085 miles
- Test number
- 574664498894
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass252,268 miles (+6,987)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 252,268 miles
- Test number
- 714743130013
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass245,281 miles (+6,491)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 245,281 miles
- Test number
- 660090679906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,790 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 238,790 miles
- Test number
- 328721105968
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail238,790 miles (+5,069)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,790 miles
- Test number
- 801750280142
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass233,721 miles (+6,642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 233,721 miles
- Test number
- 834747269769
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass227,079 miles (+6,084)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 227,079 miles
- Test number
- 330100353165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,995 miles (+8,020)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 220,995 miles
- Test number
- 167139873247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,975 miles (+9,145)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 212,975 miles
- Test number
- 417326816330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,830 miles (+11,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 203,830 miles
- Test number
- 855870714498
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass192,683 miles (+12,033)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 192,683 miles
- Test number
- 778184385045
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass180,650 miles (+13,286)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 180,650 miles
- Test number
- 668904284094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,364 miles (+620)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 167,364 miles
- Test number
- 886007663022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,744 miles (+15,671)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,744 miles
- Test number
- 289036753067
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass151,073 miles (+16,941)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 151,073 miles
- Test number
- 105783782087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass134,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 134,132 miles
- Test number
- 596024281065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,122 miles (+15,285)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,122 miles
- Test number
- 166814981439
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass118,837 miles (+14,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 118,837 miles
- Test number
- 861269780067
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass104,133 miles (+15,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 104,133 miles
- Test number
- 372581099039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,421 miles (+15,385)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 88,421 miles
- Test number
- 502808668012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,036 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 73,036 miles
- Test number
- 510791677005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,006 miles (+2,651)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 73,006 miles
- Test number
- 882646626349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 70,355 miles
- Test number
- 894407076261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC53 AHN
- Does LC53 AHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 AHN is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC53 AHN?
- The MOT on LC53 AHN is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC53 AHN done?
- LC53 AHN was recorded at 265,356 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 9,994 miles a year.
- Has LC53 AHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC53 AHN has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC53 AHN 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 LC53 AHN find?
- LC53 AHN passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: both front tyres worn on inner edges; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear arms, and 2 more.
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