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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LR53 DPKMOT history

LR53 DPK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

LR53 DPK blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
147,763 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DPK was last recorded at 147,763 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 3,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,546 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,217 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,763 miles
  • 2023 – 144,546 miles
  • 2022 – 140,040 miles
  • 2021 – 134,980 miles
  • 2020 – 130,399 miles
  • 2019 – 125,713 miles
  • 2018 – 120,357 miles
  • 2017 – 114,536 miles
  • 2016 – 108,730 miles
  • 2015 – 103,694 miles
  • 2014 – 98,843 miles
  • 2013 – 91,331 miles
  • 2012 – 80,661 miles
  • 2011 – 67,789 miles
  • 2010 – 55,495 miles
  • 2009 – 40,919 miles
  • 2008 – 24,951 miles
  • 2007 – 16,233 miles
  • 2006 – 13,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,763 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

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.

  • Front both front tyres cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn heavy on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust mounting bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,763 miles (+3,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,763 miles
    Test number
    301827926563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  2. Pass144,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,546 miles
    Test number
    505963256278
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective and front metal bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail144,544 miles (+4,504)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,544 miles
    Test number
    282183897370
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective and front metal bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass140,040 miles (+5,060)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,040 miles
    Test number
    677227048441
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Hanger on front pipe and rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    558127877161
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail134,980 miles (+4,581)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    361529206648
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,399 miles (+4,686)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,399 miles
    Test number
    707186832826
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass125,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,713 miles
    Test number
    923779851502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,712 miles (+5,355)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,712 miles
    Test number
    145133742796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass120,357 miles (+5,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,357 miles
    Test number
    394865103979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp opaque
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass114,536 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,536 miles
    Test number
    977697810712
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn heavy on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bracket broken

  12. Fail114,522 miles (+5,792)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,522 miles
    Test number
    409533972033
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated light output reduced (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn heavy on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bracket broken

  13. Pass108,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,730 miles
    Test number
    527698347601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,730 miles (+5,036)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,730 miles
    Test number
    877770450658
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass103,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    341472423831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail103,694 miles (+4,851)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    738534970837
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass98,843 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,843 miles
    Test number
    758615444213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,331 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    167334453206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded not leaking

  19. Pass91,331 miles (+10,670)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    776714453257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded not leaking

  20. Pass80,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    368212152220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,661 miles (+12,872)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    545132452267
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass67,789 miles (+12,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    535079731257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass55,495 miles (+14,576)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    280406340283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,919 miles (+15,968)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,919 miles
    Test number
    801535959265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,951 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    423672348294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,233 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,233 miles
    Test number
    922531867201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,947 miles
    Test number
    370163366254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DPK

Does LR53 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 DPK expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DPK?
The MOT on LR53 DPK expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 DPK done?
LR53 DPK was recorded at 147,763 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has LR53 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DPK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 DPK 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 LR53 DPK find?
LR53 DPK passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; oil leak, but not excessive; underbody surface corrosion.

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