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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LR53 TPOMOT history

LR53 TPO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LR53 TPO blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,884 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TPO was last recorded at 104,884 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 15,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,107 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
15,777 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,884 miles
  • 2025 – 89,107 miles
  • 2024 – 76,794 miles
  • 2023 – 67,288 miles
  • 2022 – 59,721 miles
  • 2021 – 51,029 miles
  • 2020 – 43,212 miles
  • 2019 – 35,829 miles
  • 2018 – 25,893 miles
  • 2017 – 25,628 miles
  • 2016 – 25,379 miles
  • 2015 – 24,795 miles
  • 2014 – 24,235 miles
  • 2013 – 23,476 miles
  • 2012 – 22,364 miles
  • 2011 – 21,841 miles
  • 2010 – 20,992 miles
  • 2009 – 19,721 miles
  • 2008 – 18,717 miles
  • 2007 – 17,798 miles
  • 2006 – 16,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,884 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,884 miles (+15,777)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,884 miles
    Test number
    203829735940
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass89,107 miles (+12,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    227659833911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,794 miles (+9,506)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,794 miles
    Test number
    157560488682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,288 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    202245395376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,721 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    549094120907
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded central/rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front upper left (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  6. Fail59,721 miles (+8,692)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    924792263466
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded central/rear
    • AdvisoryHeadlights misty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front upper left (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass51,029 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    859070468740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,212 miles (+7,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,212 miles
    Test number
    836246747940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,829 miles (+9,936)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    462296729142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,893 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,893 miles
    Test number
    801489315713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,628 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,628 miles
    Test number
    761776843960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    492722756558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,379 miles (+584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    505623806722
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass24,795 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,795 miles
    Test number
    574184752830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,780 miles (+545)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,780 miles
    Test number
    491734516103
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass24,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,235 miles
    Test number
    598398054270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Fail24,235 miles (+759)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,235 miles
    Test number
    859538554268
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass23,476 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,476 miles
    Test number
    318759443299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,364 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,364 miles
    Test number
    867627142230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,841 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,841 miles
    Test number
    608792961217
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass20,992 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,992 miles
    Test number
    710160460252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,721 miles (+1,004)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,721 miles
    Test number
    230438059264
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight perrishing on sidewalls of rear tyres
  23. Pass18,717 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,717 miles
    Test number
    363409058235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,798 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,798 miles
    Test number
    754223857287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,840 miles
    Test number
    410537146214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TPO

Does LR53 TPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TPO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TPO?
The MOT on LR53 TPO is valid until 18 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 TPO done?
LR53 TPO was recorded at 104,884 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has LR53 TPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TPO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 TPO 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 TPO find?
LR53 TPO passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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