
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass214,289 miles (+11,571)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 214,289 miles
- Test number
- 3380656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,718 miles (+5,303)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 202,718 miles
- Test number
- 2126937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,415 miles (+8,487)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 197,415 miles
- Test number
- 926247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,928 miles (+21,931)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 188,928 miles
- Test number
- 23123245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,997 miles (+9,712)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 166,997 miles
- Test number
- 21055951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,285 miles (+18,042)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 157,285 miles
- Test number
- 19407754
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Pass97,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 97,006 miles
- Test number
- 848220152288
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass77,331 miles (+9,163)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 77,331 miles
- Test number
- 192383060251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,168 miles (+11,190)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 68,168 miles
- Test number
- 434621969204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,978 miles (+11,216)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 56,978 miles
- Test number
- 261156268234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,762 miles (+11,587)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 45,762 miles
- Test number
- 691019567264
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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