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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 ENLMOT history

LR53 ENL is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 263,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LR53 ENL black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
263,091 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ENL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ENL was last recorded at 263,091 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 6,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,962 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,129 miles
Average per year
11,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 263,091 miles
  • 2024 – 256,962 miles
  • 2023 – 246,876 miles
  • 2022 – 239,675 miles
  • 2021 – 229,865 miles
  • 2020 – 225,783 miles
  • 2019 – 208,660 miles
  • 2018 – 196,314 miles
  • 2017 – 184,887 miles
  • 2016 – 173,202 miles
  • 2015 – 159,884 miles
  • 2014 – 145,797 miles
  • 2013 – 137,133 miles
  • 2012 – 128,962 miles
  • 2011 – 115,964 miles
  • 2010 – 102,666 miles
  • 2009 – 88,197 miles
  • 2008 – 73,387 miles
  • 2007 – 60,435 miles
  • 2006 – 44,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,091 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass263,091 miles (+6,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    263,091 miles
    Test number
    865893454080
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass256,962 miles (+10,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    256,962 miles
    Test number
    223110374304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass246,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    246,876 miles
    Test number
    669478731559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail246,876 miles (+7,201)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,876 miles
    Test number
    515513298463
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass239,675 miles (+9,810)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    239,675 miles
    Test number
    693664024178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass229,865 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    229,865 miles
    Test number
    286568700859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass225,783 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    225,783 miles
    Test number
    401212416533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  8. Fail225,745 miles (+17,085)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,745 miles
    Test number
    282701787826
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  9. Pass208,660 miles (+12,346)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    208,660 miles
    Test number
    389141657484
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrodid (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass196,314 miles (+11,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    196,314 miles
    Test number
    556780838572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass184,887 miles (+11,685)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,887 miles
    Test number
    456947785045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass173,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    173,202 miles
    Test number
    831150657653
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH BUMP STOPS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail173,202 miles (+13,318)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,202 miles
    Test number
    738005035591
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH BUMP STOPS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass159,884 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    159,884 miles
    Test number
    688089055120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,785 miles (+13,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,785 miles
    Test number
    698504455130
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass145,797 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    145,797 miles
    Test number
    269776954407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,133 miles (+8,171)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    137,133 miles
    Test number
    336940413238
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass128,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,962 miles
    Test number
    927580322253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,962 miles (+12,998)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,962 miles
    Test number
    108639512241
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass115,964 miles (+13,298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,964 miles
    Test number
    897457811291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,666 miles (+14,469)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,666 miles
    Test number
    494548620235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,197 miles (+14,810)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    613175729225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,387 miles (+12,952)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    723509938235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    813514337221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,435 miles (+15,956)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    931224437218
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass44,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    462227036262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ENL

Does LR53 ENL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ENL is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ENL?
The MOT on LR53 ENL is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 ENL done?
LR53 ENL was recorded at 263,091 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 11,353 miles a year.
Has LR53 ENL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ENL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 ENL 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 ENL find?
LR53 ENL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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