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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LE53 HSVMOT history

LE53 HSV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

LE53 HSV silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
93,848 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HSV was last recorded at 93,848 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 2,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,406 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,442 miles
Average per year
2,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,848 miles
  • 2024 – 91,406 miles
  • 2023 – 89,096 miles
  • 2022 – 86,700 miles
  • 2021 – 84,249 miles
  • 2020 – 82,133 miles
  • 2019 – 78,764 miles
  • 2018 – 77,068 miles
  • 2017 – 74,658 miles
  • 2016 – 73,015 miles
  • 2015 – 72,146 miles
  • 2014 – 71,377 miles
  • 2013 – 69,439 miles
  • 2012 – 67,163 miles
  • 2011 – 65,697 miles
  • 2010 – 63,324 miles
  • 2009 – 59,327 miles
  • 2008 – 53,220 miles
  • 2007 – 44,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,848 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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,848 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    598349926881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,406 miles
    Test number
    824042106065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,404 miles (+2,308)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    553105309753
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothsides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,096 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    706720840170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,093 miles (+2,393)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    409817518058
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  6. Pass86,700 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    318252364330
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail86,700 miles (+2,451)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    581286994484
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass84,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    803403391993
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail84,247 miles (+2,114)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    680383547251
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass82,133 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    972117981513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,122 miles (+3,358)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,122 miles
    Test number
    749267948417
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  12. Pass78,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    467365090943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,761 miles (+2,693)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    842776195274
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  14. Pass77,068 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,068 miles
    Test number
    174629183382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,658 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    140132291443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,015 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    145491927725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,146 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    716682785059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,377 miles (+1,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    796800984041
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass69,439 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    779250273080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    577876552011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,163 miles (+1,466)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    966645152026
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass65,697 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,697 miles
    Test number
    406238041008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,324 miles (+3,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    543569560076
    • 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)
  24. Pass59,327 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    222120979464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,220 miles (+8,938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    144961778197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    530664277165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 HSV

Does LE53 HSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 HSV expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HSV?
The MOT on LE53 HSV expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 HSV done?
LE53 HSV was recorded at 93,848 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
Has LE53 HSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HSV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE53 HSV 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 LE53 HSV find?
LE53 HSV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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