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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LM53 ZXCMOT history

LM53 ZXC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

LM53 ZXC silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2022
Mileage
171,155 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZXC
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
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZXC was last recorded at 171,155 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 5,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,635 miles · 13 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,520 miles
Average per year
9,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 171,155 miles
  • 2020 – 165,635 miles
  • 2019 – 152,978 miles
  • 2018 – 139,467 miles
  • 2017 – 133,244 miles
  • 2016 – 127,989 miles
  • 2015 – 122,423 miles
  • 2014 – 117,593 miles
  • 2013 – 111,629 miles
  • 2012 – 104,961 miles
  • 2011 – 91,888 miles
  • 2010 – 74,908 miles
  • 2009 – 60,915 miles
  • 2008 – 47,327 miles
  • 2007 – 32,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,155 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,155 miles (+5,520)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,155 miles
    Test number
    551320965477
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass165,635 miles (+78)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,635 miles
    Test number
    299496511868
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail165,557 miles (+12,579)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,557 miles
    Test number
    156277634876
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,978 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,978 miles
    Test number
    590227876530
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray poor condition

  5. Fail152,978 miles (+13,511)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,978 miles
    Test number
    947253009638
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray poor condition

  6. Pass139,467 miles (+118)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,467 miles
    Test number
    500973248835
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked/perished

  7. Fail139,349 miles (+6,105)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,349 miles
    Test number
    528776578087
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  8. Pass133,244 miles (+523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,244 miles
    Test number
    241604904703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail132,721 miles (+4,732)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,721 miles
    Test number
    127766874150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass127,989 miles (+5,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,989 miles
    Test number
    727817037244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexy hose starting to crack and perish.

  11. Pass122,423 miles (+4,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    495352035167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass117,593 miles (+5,964)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,593 miles
    Test number
    868008144168
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

  13. Pass111,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    676284443156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,629 miles (+6,668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    755354743113
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass104,961 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,961 miles
    Test number
    755950352160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,959 miles (+13,071)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,959 miles
    Test number
    197815742121
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass91,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    839757031186
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail91,888 miles (+16,980)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    147677231107
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass74,908 miles (+13,993)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    953375420112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,915 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,915 miles
    Test number
    141158639178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail60,899 miles (+13,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    552596339193
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass47,327 miles (+14,558)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    643162128018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,769 miles
    Test number
    932003327030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 ZXC

Does LM53 ZXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 ZXC expired on 12 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZXC?
The MOT on LM53 ZXC expired on 12 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 ZXC done?
LM53 ZXC was recorded at 171,155 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 9,353 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 ZXC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZXC 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 ZXC find?
LM53 ZXC passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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