
Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LL53 FTEMOT history
LL53 FTE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,711 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 207,711 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 FTE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LL53 FTE was last recorded at 207,711 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 13,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 193,768 miles · 24 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 13,943 miles
- Average per year
- 11,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 207,711 miles
- 2021 – 193,768 miles
- 2020 – 181,403 miles
- 2019 – 167,079 miles
- 2018 – 151,051 miles
- 2017 – 131,840 miles
- 2016 – 116,110 miles
- 2015 – 100,878 miles
- 2014 – 81,765 miles
- 2013 – 68,297 miles
- 2012 – 57,922 miles
- 2011 – 49,858 miles
- 2010 – 44,349 miles
- 2009 – 38,820 miles
- 2008 – 33,099 miles
- 2007 – 27,350 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFront Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower grille missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front wheel arch liner missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail207,711 miles (+13,943)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,711 miles
- Test number
- 720442461972
- MajorFront Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass193,768 miles (+12,365)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 193,768 miles
- Test number
- 348253085226
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel Outer-Arch/wing damage
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,403 miles (+14,324)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 181,403 miles
- Test number
- 312786949964
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both headlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel outer arch/fender damage
Pass167,079 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 167,079 miles
- Test number
- 382106997098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower grille missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner missing
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront vw badge missing
Fail167,077 miles (+16,026)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,077 miles
- Test number
- 580351050746
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner face of brake disc heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower grille missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner missing
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront vw badge missing
Pass151,051 miles (+19,211)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 151,051 miles
- Test number
- 959946798475
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass131,840 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 131,840 miles
- Test number
- 906449826149
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail131,840 miles (+15,730)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,840 miles
- Test number
- 716850684595
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass116,110 miles (+15,232)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 116,110 miles
- Test number
- 400262836023
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass100,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 100,878 miles
- Test number
- 159681122298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,878 miles (+19,113)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,878 miles
- Test number
- 422636149681
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass81,765 miles (+3,967)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 81,765 miles
- Test number
- 847740884275
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass77,798 miles (+9,501)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 77,798 miles
- Test number
- 129252124042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,297 miles (+10,375)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 68,297 miles
- Test number
- 999227013044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
Pass57,922 miles (+8,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 57,922 miles
- Test number
- 399679412086
- 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)
Pass49,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 49,858 miles
- Test number
- 407850021087
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 751975610054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,349 miles (+5,529)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,349 miles
- Test number
- 433433710057
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass38,820 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 38,820 miles
- Test number
- 681184719061
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail38,820 miles (+5,721)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,820 miles
- Test number
- 142904719012
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass33,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 33,099 miles
- Test number
- 320784118086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,025 miles (+6,675)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,025 miles
- Test number
- 311864218066
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,350 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,350 miles
- Test number
- 792958317063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LL53 FTE
- Does LL53 FTE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 FTE expired on 6 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 FTE?
- The MOT on LL53 FTE expired on 6 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 FTE done?
- LL53 FTE was recorded at 207,711 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 11,437 miles a year.
- Has LL53 FTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 FTE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL53 FTE 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 LL53 FTE find?
- LL53 FTE failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: front emissions not tested; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front position lamp not working, and 6 more.
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