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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 HXEMOT history

LL53 HXE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 242,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LL53 HXE blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
242,270 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HXE was last recorded at 242,270 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 7,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,040 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,230 miles
Average per year
10,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,270 miles
  • 2025 – 235,040 miles
  • 2024 – 227,424 miles
  • 2023 – 220,946 miles
  • 2022 – 215,612 miles
  • 2021 – 209,694 miles
  • 2020 – 202,597 miles
  • 2019 – 195,473 miles
  • 2018 – 183,655 miles
  • 2017 – 173,053 miles
  • 2016 – 161,530 miles
  • 2015 – 150,527 miles
  • 2014 – 137,199 miles
  • 2013 – 126,406 miles
  • 2012 – 114,838 miles
  • 2010 – 95,987 miles
  • 2009 – 74,760 miles
  • 2008 – 58,750 miles
  • 2007 – 43,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,270 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,270 miles (+7,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    242,270 miles
    Test number
    634784220226
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass235,040 miles (+7,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    235,040 miles
    Test number
    104708164690
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass227,424 miles (+6,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    227,424 miles
    Test number
    506561815278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass220,946 miles (+5,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    220,946 miles
    Test number
    778305898245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass215,612 miles (+5,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    215,612 miles
    Test number
    344156656044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass209,694 miles (+7,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    209,694 miles
    Test number
    131246286489
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass202,597 miles (+7,124)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    202,597 miles
    Test number
    887930631131
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass195,473 miles (+11,818)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    195,473 miles
    Test number
    490002035416
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (inner pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass183,655 miles (+10,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    183,655 miles
    Test number
    495185109705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass173,053 miles (+11,523)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    173,053 miles
    Test number
    958104765320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  11. Pass161,530 miles (+11,003)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    161,530 miles
    Test number
    712917206962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  12. Pass150,527 miles (+13,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,527 miles
    Test number
    749326095199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass137,199 miles (+10,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,199 miles
    Test number
    246300794469
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass126,406 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,406 miles
    Test number
    108780593155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,838 miles (+18,851)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,838 miles
    Test number
    318919702202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,987 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    95,987 miles
    Test number
    721624840336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    291512930059
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail87,305 miles (+12,545)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    393302530082
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass74,760 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,760 miles
    Test number
    154239219428
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Fail74,760 miles (+16,010)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,760 miles
    Test number
    690519919014
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass58,750 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    273325038007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail58,750 miles (+15,693)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    703930238076
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass43,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    374866417004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,057 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    974975017010
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL53 HXE

Does LL53 HXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HXE is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HXE?
The MOT on LL53 HXE is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HXE done?
LL53 HXE was recorded at 242,270 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 10,230 miles a year.
Has LL53 HXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HXE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on LL53 HXE 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 HXE find?
LL53 HXE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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