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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM53 CVJMOT history

LM53 CVJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 220,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

LM53 CVJ blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
220,164 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 CVJ
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
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 CVJ was last recorded at 220,164 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,164 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 220,164 miles
  • 2021 – 211,465 miles
  • 2020 – 203,752 miles
  • 2019 – 193,030 miles
  • 2018 – 182,966 miles
  • 2017 – 172,223 miles
  • 2016 – 160,094 miles
  • 2015 – 148,032 miles
  • 2014 – 136,890 miles
  • 2013 – 128,134 miles
  • 2012 – 120,743 miles
  • 2011 – 113,054 miles
  • 2010 – 105,747 miles
  • 2009 – 97,355 miles
  • 2008 – 87,997 miles
  • 2007 – 79,846 miles
  • 2006 – 69,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,164 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    220,164 miles
    Test number
    608052839157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail220,164 miles (+8,699)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,164 miles
    Test number
    556453111751
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass211,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    211,465 miles
    Test number
    791521631856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail211,465 miles (+7,713)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,465 miles
    Test number
    855336938051
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass203,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    203,752 miles
    Test number
    931965128703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail203,752 miles (+10,722)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,752 miles
    Test number
    189478581962
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass193,030 miles (+10,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,030 miles
    Test number
    219682428741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s headlamps slightly poor image

  8. Pass182,966 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    182,966 miles
    Test number
    564306763202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail182,946 miles (+92)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,946 miles
    Test number
    844667574427
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

  10. Fail182,854 miles (+10,631)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,854 miles
    Test number
    373379010469
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks worn

  11. Pass172,223 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,223 miles
    Test number
    605819787766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail172,220 miles (+12,126)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,220 miles
    Test number
    328041814458
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass160,094 miles (+12,062)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,094 miles
    Test number
    727424374550
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top radius arm front bush is separating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroding
    • AdvisoryChild seats are fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front drop link bushes are perishing
    • AdvisoryRemove items from drivers view
    • AdvisoryStrong advise rear brake pads are getting low
    • AdvisoryUndertray is fitted

  14. Pass148,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    914567176134
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroding

  15. Fail148,032 miles (+11,142)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    617148525847
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroding

  16. Fail136,890 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    259688424301
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass136,890 miles (+8,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    319928224389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass128,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    128,134 miles
    Test number
    777736433373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,134 miles (+7,391)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,134 miles
    Test number
    765076633320
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass120,743 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    120,743 miles
    Test number
    485084122356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    999529131394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,054 miles (+7,307)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    307999131318
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass105,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    174220940382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,747 miles (+8,392)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    211220540348
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

  25. Pass97,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    97,355 miles
    Test number
    423801449498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail97,355 miles (+9,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,355 miles
    Test number
    374341049302
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass87,997 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    634636438366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,846 miles (+10,543)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    301438237324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,303 miles
    Test number
    620585346373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail69,303 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,303 miles
    Test number
    672045046398
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Questions about LM53 CVJ

Does LM53 CVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 CVJ expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 CVJ?
The MOT on LM53 CVJ expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 CVJ done?
LM53 CVJ was recorded at 220,164 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 9,515 miles a year.
Has LM53 CVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 CVJ has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM53 CVJ 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 LM53 CVJ find?
LM53 CVJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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