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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL53 UEVMOT history

LL53 UEV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

LL53 UEV blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
175,744 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UEV was last recorded at 175,744 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 1,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,057 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,687 miles
Average per year
7,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,744 miles
  • 2022 – 174,057 miles
  • 2021 – 170,149 miles
  • 2020 – 164,367 miles
  • 2019 – 159,668 miles
  • 2018 – 154,461 miles
  • 2017 – 147,560 miles
  • 2016 – 142,111 miles
  • 2015 – 136,758 miles
  • 2014 – 128,335 miles
  • 2013 – 115,200 miles
  • 2012 – 101,998 miles
  • 2010 – 85,913 miles
  • 2009 – 72,178 miles
  • 2008 – 61,082 miles
  • 2007 – 51,286 miles
  • 2006 – 37,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,744 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,744 miles (+1,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,744 miles
    Test number
    848616166934
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,057 miles (+3,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,057 miles
    Test number
    158387903549
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,149 miles
    Test number
    271010754386
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail170,149 miles (+5,782)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,149 miles
    Test number
    329734345466
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding

  5. Pass164,367 miles (+4,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,367 miles
    Test number
    399881979212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,668 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,668 miles
    Test number
    771142120261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,666 miles (+5,205)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,666 miles
    Test number
    942757768599
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,461 miles
    Test number
    748137814096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail154,460 miles (+6,900)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,460 miles
    Test number
    890530664186
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass147,560 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,560 miles
    Test number
    273943694155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass142,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,111 miles
    Test number
    878661748986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,109 miles (+5,351)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,109 miles
    Test number
    272807405159
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass136,758 miles (+8,423)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,758 miles
    Test number
    938316925033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSlight leak o/s cv boot

  14. Pass128,335 miles (+13,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,335 miles
    Test number
    849404014006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass115,200 miles (+13,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    668421213029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,998 miles (+16,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,998 miles
    Test number
    535436712048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass85,913 miles (+13,735)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    791596230370
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  18. Pass72,178 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    843162309383
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear nearside light damage

  19. Fail72,178 miles (+11,096)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    981362009312
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear nearside light damage

  20. Pass61,082 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    273767298221
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked.Not showing white light.

  21. Fail61,082 miles (+9,796)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    631377198294
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked.Not showing white light.

  22. Pass51,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,286 miles
    Test number
    174092487291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,286 miles (+13,439)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,286 miles
    Test number
    164731887254
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,847 miles
    Test number
    723227646225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UEV

Does LL53 UEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UEV expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UEV?
The MOT on LL53 UEV expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UEV done?
LL53 UEV was recorded at 175,744 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 7,976 miles a year.
Has LL53 UEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UEV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 UEV 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 UEV find?
LL53 UEV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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