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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 TFUMOT history

LD53 TFU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 202,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

LD53 TFU blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
202,516 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 TFU
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 TFU was last recorded at 202,516 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 5,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
197,408 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,108 miles
Average per year
9,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,516 miles
  • 2023 – 197,408 miles
  • 2022 – 193,225 miles
  • 2021 – 188,135 miles
  • 2020 – 184,524 miles
  • 2019 – 178,506 miles
  • 2018 – 173,496 miles
  • 2017 – 166,496 miles
  • 2016 – 157,594 miles
  • 2015 – 148,857 miles
  • 2014 – 139,236 miles
  • 2013 – 133,196 miles
  • 2012 – 120,732 miles
  • 2011 – 99,881 miles
  • 2010 – 81,107 miles
  • 2009 – 62,178 miles
  • 2008 – 49,662 miles
  • 2007 – 37,526 miles
  • 2006 – 25,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,516 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

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, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Headlamp lenses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,516 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    202,516 miles
    Test number
    378227250754
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  2. Fail202,516 miles (+5,108)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,516 miles
    Test number
    125626521891
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  3. Pass197,408 miles (+4,183)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    197,408 miles
    Test number
    759531831710
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass193,225 miles (+5,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,225 miles
    Test number
    444267231506
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front sub frame

  5. Pass188,135 miles (+3,611)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    188,135 miles
    Test number
    407848783988
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front subframe

  6. Pass184,524 miles (+6,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    184,524 miles
    Test number
    313186567299
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front sub frame

  7. Pass178,506 miles (+5,010)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    178,506 miles
    Test number
    527733878451
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass173,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    173,496 miles
    Test number
    714458809255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail173,496 miles (+7,000)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,496 miles
    Test number
    304976986251
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass166,496 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    166,496 miles
    Test number
    111330473036
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing heavily on edges of tread.
    • AdvisoryOff-side front drive shaft boot twisted.

  11. Pass157,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,594 miles
    Test number
    759443120883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,594 miles (+8,737)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,594 miles
    Test number
    524647556080
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass148,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    148,857 miles
    Test number
    622551522244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail148,856 miles (+9,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,856 miles
    Test number
    817679888194
    • FailureFront brake application uneven off-side slow (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass139,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,236 miles
    Test number
    268251054229
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail139,236 miles (+6,040)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,236 miles
    Test number
    508121854293
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass133,196 miles (+12,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,196 miles
    Test number
    488637963264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass120,732 miles (+20,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    120,732 miles
    Test number
    589164762297
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass99,881 miles (+18,774)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,881 miles
    Test number
    536639061203
    • NoteAll tyres wearing low.
    • NoteRear number plate just servicable.

  20. Pass81,107 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,107 miles
    Test number
    654600370270
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated.

  21. Fail81,109 miles (+18,931)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    974740770287
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorated

  22. Pass62,178 miles (+12,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    321819759449
    • NoteRear number plate is starting to discolour

  23. Pass49,662 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    352064158288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,526 miles (+11,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,526 miles
    Test number
    450193367255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,831 miles
    Test number
    501146366226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 TFU

Does LD53 TFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 TFU expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 TFU?
The MOT on LD53 TFU expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 TFU done?
LD53 TFU was recorded at 202,516 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 9,815 miles a year.
Has LD53 TFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 TFU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 TFU 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 TFU find?
LD53 TFU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and nearside front; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 7 more.

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