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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 MBXMOT history

LL53 MBX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 225,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

LL53 MBX blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
225,928 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 MBX
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
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 MBX was last recorded at 225,928 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,926 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,928 miles
  • 2024 – 218,679 miles
  • 2023 – 202,945 miles
  • 2022 – 191,462 miles
  • 2021 – 175,991 miles
  • 2018 – 168,207 miles
  • 2017 – 158,744 miles
  • 2016 – 150,707 miles
  • 2015 – 129,416 miles
  • 2014 – 110,102 miles
  • 2013 – 91,235 miles
  • 2012 – 80,866 miles
  • 2011 – 75,559 miles
  • 2010 – 68,822 miles
  • 2009 – 62,471 miles
  • 2008 – 48,820 miles
  • 2007 – 26,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,928 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,928 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    225,928 miles
    Test number
    132034178878
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail225,926 miles (+7,247)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,926 miles
    Test number
    986971162407
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass218,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    218,679 miles
    Test number
    342586167721
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail218,679 miles (+15,734)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,679 miles
    Test number
    774491265807
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    202,945 miles
    Test number
    263822080052
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail202,945 miles (+11,483)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,945 miles
    Test number
    279107390291
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass191,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    191,462 miles
    Test number
    114462029043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail191,460 miles (+15,469)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,460 miles
    Test number
    903264228033
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass175,991 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    175,991 miles
    Test number
    967894885169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,207 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    168,207 miles
    Test number
    178858522963
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail168,206 miles (+9,462)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,206 miles
    Test number
    352022754862
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass158,744 miles (+8,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,744 miles
    Test number
    480806773658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in track rod end & steering rack

  13. Pass150,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    150,707 miles
    Test number
    835572273505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering rack

  14. Fail150,706 miles (+21,290)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,706 miles
    Test number
    436539227269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering rack

  15. Pass129,416 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    129,416 miles
    Test number
    295731325052
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play offside track rod to track rod end

  16. Fail129,415 miles (+19,313)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,415 miles
    Test number
    165241725007
    • FailureTrack rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass110,102 miles (+18,867)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,102 miles
    Test number
    286955624041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,235 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,235 miles
    Test number
    315125323036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,866 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    439568222012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,559 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    289303431025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,822 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,822 miles
    Test number
    752857930093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,471 miles (+13,651)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,471 miles
    Test number
    310337639043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,820 miles (+21,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,820 miles
    Test number
    502086038075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,868 miles
    Test number
    462933237032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 MBX

Does LL53 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 MBX expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 MBX?
The MOT on LL53 MBX expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 MBX done?
LL53 MBX was recorded at 225,928 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 10,733 miles a year.
Has LL53 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 MBX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 MBX 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 MBX find?
LL53 MBX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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