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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 MDYMOT history

LL53 MDY is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 238,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

LL53 MDY black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
238,591 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 MDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 MDY was last recorded at 238,591 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 12,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,246 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
12,345 miles
Average per year
9,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 238,591 miles
  • 2023 – 226,246 miles
  • 2022 – 215,210 miles
  • 2021 – 205,211 miles
  • 2019 – 189,094 miles
  • 2018 – 184,255 miles
  • 2017 – 172,701 miles
  • 2016 – 159,599 miles
  • 2015 – 145,732 miles
  • 2014 – 132,568 miles
  • 2013 – 120,195 miles
  • 2012 – 115,451 miles
  • 2011 – 108,903 miles
  • 2010 – 104,282 miles
  • 2009 – 99,424 miles
  • 2008 – 94,358 miles
  • 2007 – 73,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,591 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,591 miles (+12,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    238,591 miles
    Test number
    453347860208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass226,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    226,246 miles
    Test number
    492392795581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail226,246 miles (+11,036)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,246 miles
    Test number
    344126729169
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass215,210 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    215,210 miles
    Test number
    531833739842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail215,195 miles (+9,984)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,195 miles
    Test number
    795668282456
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass205,211 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    205,211 miles
    Test number
    382687116958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail205,204 miles (+16,110)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,204 miles
    Test number
    180005455875
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass189,094 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    189,094 miles
    Test number
    639922770335
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has low reserve travel

  9. Fail189,093 miles (+4,838)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,093 miles
    Test number
    122194602030
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear upper arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has low reserve travel

  10. Pass184,255 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    184,255 miles
    Test number
    409835659434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail184,242 miles (+11,541)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,242 miles
    Test number
    442873821805
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass172,701 miles (+13,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,701 miles
    Test number
    538729648361
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  13. Pass159,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    159,599 miles
    Test number
    613359011085
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  14. Fail159,599 miles (+13,867)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,599 miles
    Test number
    507279952178
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  15. Pass145,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,732 miles
    Test number
    691880093350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door outer handle loose
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisorySpare wheel slightly loose

  16. Fail145,732 miles (+13,164)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,732 miles
    Test number
    847831777549
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe is broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door outer handle loose
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisorySpare wheel slightly loose

  17. Pass132,568 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,568 miles
    Test number
    767926264225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail132,568 miles (+6,931)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,568 miles
    Test number
    326725064296
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass125,637 miles (+5,442)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,637 miles
    Test number
    166298244440
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass120,195 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,195 miles
    Test number
    849732293056
    • 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

  21. Fail120,195 miles (+4,744)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,195 miles
    Test number
    129384383067
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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

  22. Pass115,451 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,451 miles
    Test number
    825596882081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,903 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    509168681004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,886 miles (+4,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,886 miles
    Test number
    525354981020
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass104,282 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,282 miles
    Test number
    542034680053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail104,274 miles (+4,850)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,274 miles
    Test number
    180783080056
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass99,424 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    123770389097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass94,358 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    142137888099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail94,042 miles (+20,417)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,042 miles
    Test number
    222277248024
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront of vehicle covered by trays

  30. Pass73,625 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    813858447082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFront suspension components covered by trim

Questions about LL53 MDY

Does LL53 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 MDY expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 MDY?
The MOT on LL53 MDY expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 MDY done?
LL53 MDY was recorded at 238,591 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 9,684 miles a year.
Has LL53 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 MDY has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 MDY 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 MDY find?
LL53 MDY passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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