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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 EAEMOT history

LR53 EAE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LR53 EAE blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
179,198 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EAE
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 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EAE was last recorded at 179,198 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,156 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,198 miles
  • 2025 – 160,851 miles
  • 2024 – 160,792 miles
  • 2023 – 158,679 miles
  • 2022 – 156,645 miles
  • 2021 – 152,515 miles
  • 2020 – 146,149 miles
  • 2019 – 140,600 miles
  • 2018 – 137,547 miles
  • 2017 – 134,741 miles
  • 2016 – 129,077 miles
  • 2015 – 126,751 miles
  • 2014 – 124,946 miles
  • 2013 – 122,147 miles
  • 2012 – 118,865 miles
  • 2011 – 117,050 miles
  • 2010 – 113,227 miles
  • 2009 – 106,129 miles
  • 2008 – 93,769 miles
  • 2007 – 75,711 miles
  • 2006 – 59,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,198 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySections of under-body covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnder-body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sections of underbody covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,198 miles (+42)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    179,198 miles
    Test number
    784481478548
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisorySections of under-body covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corroded

  2. Fail179,156 miles (+18,305)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,156 miles
    Test number
    696590033430
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake locking device missing calliper (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisorySections of under-body covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corroded

  3. Pass160,851 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,851 miles
    Test number
    738557922493
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisorySections of underbody covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Fail160,821 miles (+29)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,821 miles
    Test number
    536486952251
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisorySections of underbody covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  5. Fail160,792 miles (+2,113)1 dangerous7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,792 miles
    Test number
    941686620217
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split somewhere cv covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong adv (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong adv (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFloor corrosion nsr and osr
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass158,679 miles (+2,034)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,679 miles
    Test number
    202950814603
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective started to affect pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot grease present canniot locate split adv
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexi slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corrosion rear
    • AdvisoryRear axle corrosion

  7. Pass156,645 miles (+4,130)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,645 miles
    Test number
    534729263878
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass152,515 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,515 miles
    Test number
    104038957227
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail152,493 miles (+6,344)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,493 miles
    Test number
    702492487001
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass146,149 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,149 miles
    Test number
    405478913621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,600 miles (+3,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,600 miles
    Test number
    241833042650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front to vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,547 miles (+2,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,547 miles
    Test number
    966505584046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened part of back plate corroded missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass134,741 miles (+5,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,741 miles
    Test number
    276045342049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass129,077 miles (+2,326)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,077 miles
    Test number
    607925375334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass126,751 miles (+1,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    908077113996
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass124,946 miles (+2,799)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,946 miles
    Test number
    655033454205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass122,147 miles (+3,282)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,147 miles
    Test number
    485904873279
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass118,865 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,865 miles
    Test number
    238672462282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,050 miles (+3,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    117,050 miles
    Test number
    847593871231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass113,227 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,227 miles
    Test number
    341842550237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    694521269268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,129 miles (+12,360)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    611140669266
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass93,769 miles (+18,058)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    340197648213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to n/s/r light cluster
    • NoteAdvise slight deterioration evident rear registration plate not affecting legibility of letters

  24. Pass75,711 miles (+16,128)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    773648267240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    432971276241
    • 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)

Questions about LR53 EAE

Does LR53 EAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 EAE is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EAE?
The MOT on LR53 EAE is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 EAE done?
LR53 EAE was recorded at 179,198 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has LR53 EAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EAE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 EAE 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 EAE find?
LR53 EAE passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively both fronts; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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