Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LR53 EAAMOT history
LR53 EAA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 258,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 258,224 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 EAA
- 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
- 1 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 EAA was last recorded at 258,224 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 250,464 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,760 miles
- Average per year
- 9,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 258,224 miles
- 2025 – 250,464 miles
- 2024 – 242,386 miles
- 2023 – 235,189 miles
- 2022 – 231,177 miles
- 2021 – 227,876 miles
- 2020 – 224,381 miles
- 2019 – 219,316 miles
- 2018 – 211,890 miles
- 2017 – 205,395 miles
- 2016 – 197,688 miles
- 2015 – 189,698 miles
- 2014 – 180,533 miles
- 2013 – 171,654 miles
- 2012 – 158,058 miles
- 2011 – 150,625 miles
- 2010 – 137,410 miles
- 2009 – 126,288 miles
- 2008 – 101,631 miles
- 2006 – 64,683 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass258,224 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp lenses opaque
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryEngine light on
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Required very soon
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Under covers fitted not allowing full inspectioon of inderside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass258,224 miles (+7,760)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 258,224 miles
- Test number
- 991155301949
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp lenses opaque
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass250,464 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 250,464 miles
- Test number
- 952138874902
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail250,464 miles (+8,078)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,464 miles
- Test number
- 600821158847
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rea arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass242,386 miles (+7,197)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 242,386 miles
- Test number
- 882992410407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight brake bind
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass235,189 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 235,189 miles
- Test number
- 846116223214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Required very soon (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspectioon of inderside
Fail235,187 miles (+4,010)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,187 miles
- Test number
- 881125285239
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lence opaque (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lence opaque (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Required very soon (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspectioon of inderside
Pass231,177 miles (+3,301)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 231,177 miles
- Test number
- 259915837623
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play On limit. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass227,876 miles (+3,495)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 227,876 miles
- Test number
- 705260952495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,381 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 224,381 miles
- Test number
- 805214471103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail224,381 miles (+5,065)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,381 miles
- Test number
- 348026449909
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes have got very hot
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass219,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 219,316 miles
- Test number
- 143226710091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail219,316 miles (+7,426)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,316 miles
- Test number
- 774558076906
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense opaque (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Opaque (4.1.2 (c))
Pass211,890 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 211,890 miles
- Test number
- 751551815240
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail211,890 miles (+6,495)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,890 miles
- Test number
- 324938427637
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass205,395 miles (+7,707)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 205,395 miles
- Test number
- 716917332531
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass197,688 miles (+7,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 197,688 miles
- Test number
- 265382737074
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)
Pass189,698 miles (+9,165)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 189,698 miles
- Test number
- 715988489285
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass180,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 180,533 miles
- Test number
- 948715504229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,533 miles (+8,879)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,533 miles
- Test number
- 329265204263
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass171,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 171,654 miles
- Test number
- 955286203279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,654 miles (+13,596)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,654 miles
- Test number
- 129326103267
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass158,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 158,058 miles
- Test number
- 339389332018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,058 miles (+7,433)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,058 miles
- Test number
- 115914032093
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass150,625 miles (+13,215)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 150,625 miles
- Test number
- 638918631173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,410 miles (+11,122)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 137,410 miles
- Test number
- 183277190440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 126,288 miles
- Test number
- 133533299048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,288 miles (+24,657)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,288 miles
- Test number
- 941043999055
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass101,631 miles (+36,948)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 101,631 miles
- Test number
- 593698598031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,683 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 64,683 miles
- Test number
- 883883866297
- AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight cut ns rear tyre inside bead
Questions about LR53 EAA
- Does LR53 EAA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 EAA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 EAA?
- The MOT on LR53 EAA is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 EAA done?
- LR53 EAA was recorded at 258,224 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 9,775 miles a year.
- Has LR53 EAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 EAA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 EAA 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 EAA find?
- LR53 EAA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp lenses opaque; oil leak, but not excessive; engine light on.
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