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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 PHYMOT history

LD53 PHY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 214,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

LD53 PHY blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
214,289 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 PHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 PHY was last recorded at 214,289 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 11,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,718 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
11,571 miles
Average per year
10,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,289 miles
  • 2023 – 202,718 miles
  • 2022 – 197,415 miles
  • 2021 – 188,928 miles
  • 2019 – 166,997 miles
  • 2018 – 157,285 miles
  • 2016 – 139,243 miles
  • 2015 – 127,416 miles
  • 2013 – 107,900 miles
  • 2012 – 97,006 miles
  • 2011 – 85,907 miles
  • 2010 – 77,331 miles
  • 2009 – 68,168 miles
  • 2008 – 56,978 miles
  • 2007 – 45,762 miles
  • 2006 – 34,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,289 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,289 miles (+11,571)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    214,289 miles
    Test number
    3380656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,718 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    202,718 miles
    Test number
    2126937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,415 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    197,415 miles
    Test number
    926247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,928 miles (+21,931)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    188,928 miles
    Test number
    23123245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,997 miles (+9,712)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,997 miles
    Test number
    21055951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,285 miles (+18,042)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,285 miles
    Test number
    19407754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,243 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,243 miles
    Test number
    770197996069
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Fail138,770 miles (+11,354)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,770 miles
    Test number
    127414432189
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass127,416 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,416 miles
    Test number
    378101285166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
  10. Fail127,416 miles (+19,516)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,416 miles
    Test number
    867441185189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
  11. Pass107,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,900 miles
    Test number
    695992653297
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail107,900 miles (+10,894)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,900 miles
    Test number
    538322453272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass97,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    848220152288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,006 miles (+11,099)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    918850552256
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass85,907 miles (+8,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    387813061281
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass77,331 miles (+9,163)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,331 miles
    Test number
    192383060251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,168 miles (+11,190)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    434621969204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,978 miles (+11,216)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    261156268234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,762 miles (+11,587)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,762 miles
    Test number
    691019567264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    932558746274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 PHY

Does LD53 PHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 PHY expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 PHY?
The MOT on LD53 PHY expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 PHY done?
LD53 PHY was recorded at 214,289 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 10,050 miles a year.
Has LD53 PHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 PHY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2016.
Has the mileage on LD53 PHY 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 LD53 PHY find?
LD53 PHY passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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