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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 HZWMOT history

LL53 HZW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 127,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LL53 HZW silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,702 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HZW
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
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HZW was last recorded at 127,702 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,649 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
4,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,702 miles
  • 2025 – 116,542 miles
  • 2024 – 93,986 miles
  • 2023 – 92,646 miles
  • 2022 – 92,544 miles
  • 2021 – 92,269 miles
  • 2020 – 92,177 miles
  • 2019 – 91,838 miles
  • 2018 – 91,306 miles
  • 2017 – 90,842 miles
  • 2016 – 89,271 miles
  • 2015 – 86,879 miles
  • 2014 – 82,342 miles
  • 2013 – 78,129 miles
  • 2012 – 72,771 miles
  • 2011 – 67,193 miles
  • 2010 – 60,037 miles
  • 2009 – 53,986 miles
  • 2008 – 46,010 miles
  • 2007 – 39,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,702 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,702 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,702 miles
    Test number
    104071042771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,649 miles (+11,107)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,649 miles
    Test number
    130859613710
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass116,542 miles (+22,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,542 miles
    Test number
    732275204523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,986 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    422881663567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail93,962 miles (+1,316)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    823039738786
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass92,646 miles (+102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,646 miles
    Test number
    664575394289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass92,544 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    491640073736
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail92,544 miles (+275)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    493510430285
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass92,269 miles (+92)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    588181923128
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (Nearside is worse) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and both ends of linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front light unit has a small hole not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService due message illuminated
  10. Pass92,177 miles (+339)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,177 miles
    Test number
    497051726786
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre repairable yellow chalk
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass91,838 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    381688140317
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail91,831 miles (+525)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    379058758657
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides but o/s also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass91,306 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    328222971831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S O/S (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged slighlty
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  14. Fail91,306 miles (+464)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    680830422904
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S O/S (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged slighlty
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  15. Pass90,842 miles (+1,571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    147567582085
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% - discs corroded (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear - both sides corroded (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass89,271 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,271 miles
    Test number
    161255374000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail89,271 miles (+2,392)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,271 miles
    Test number
    604283797868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass86,879 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    117713315027
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail86,879 miles (+4,537)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    415113515057
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOSF/OSR Tyres have age related cracks 2006
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass82,342 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    145537714412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,129 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    626685013069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,121 miles (+5,350)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,121 miles
    Test number
    636340213000
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear o/s disc low perf and badly corroded
  23. Pass72,771 miles (+5,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,771 miles
    Test number
    369543212052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass67,193 miles (+7,156)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,193 miles
    Test number
    848139811085
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear light lense cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteWater ingress to rear number plate
  25. Pass60,037 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,037 miles
    Test number
    440052920006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lense cracked
    • NoteWater ingress to rear number plate
  26. Fail60,037 miles (+6,051)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,037 miles
    Test number
    921362920084
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lense cracked
    • NoteWater ingress to rear number plate
  27. Pass53,986 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    270106229036
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on sidewalls and have 3mm of tread 205/60/vr15
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 4mm and slightly perished
  28. Fail53,986 miles (+7,976)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    244742729065
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on sidewalls and have 3mm of tread 205/60/vr15
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 4mm and slightly perished
  29. Pass46,010 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    281156118047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    212423027025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,461 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    834003827030
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about LL53 HZW

Does LL53 HZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HZW is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HZW?
The MOT on LL53 HZW is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HZW done?
LL53 HZW was recorded at 127,702 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
Has LL53 HZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HZW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 HZW 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 HZW find?
LL53 HZW passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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