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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.

LL53 FTE silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail207,711 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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

    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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Pass100,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    159681122298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass77,798 miles (+9,501)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    129252124042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. Pass49,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    407850021087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    751975610054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass33,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,099 miles
    Test number
    320784118086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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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