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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 TSYMOT history

LR53 TSY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LR53 TSY silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,138 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TSY was last recorded at 150,138 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2013: 19,287 miles, lower than 92,396 miles on 29 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,017 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,121 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,138 miles
  • 2024 – 148,017 miles
  • 2023 – 145,090 miles
  • 2022 – 142,353 miles
  • 2021 – 139,343 miles
  • 2020 – 136,930 miles
  • 2019 – 132,511 miles
  • 2018 – 127,811 miles
  • 2017 – 123,777 miles
  • 2016 – 116,948 miles
  • 2015 – 109,628 miles
  • 2014 – 104,476 miles
  • 2013 – 19,287 miles
  • 2012 – 92,396 miles
  • 2011 – 86,550 miles
  • 2010 – 81,178 miles
  • 2009 – 74,839 miles
  • 2008 – 69,276 miles
  • 2006 – 44,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,138 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,138 miles (+2,121)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,138 miles
    Test number
    386118151967
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass148,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,017 miles
    Test number
    921440879259
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail148,017 miles (+2,927)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,017 miles
    Test number
    943906324976
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass145,090 miles (+2,737)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,090 miles
    Test number
    341476078730
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,353 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,353 miles
    Test number
    497662975654
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,353 miles (+3,010)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,353 miles
    Test number
    362731915458
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,343 miles (+2,413)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,343 miles
    Test number
    428775025086
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,930 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    128732620799
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail136,930 miles (+4,419)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    771058940456
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass132,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    746282941625
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have age cracks.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail132,511 miles (+4,700)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    170876427776
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have age cracks.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,811 miles (+4,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,811 miles
    Test number
    422532526980
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have age cracks

  13. Pass123,777 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,777 miles
    Test number
    740979651718
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail123,769 miles (+6,821)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,769 miles
    Test number
    451762328691
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass116,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,948 miles
    Test number
    599965697117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine pan fitted

  16. Fail116,948 miles (+7,320)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,948 miles
    Test number
    705871076139
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine pan fitted

  17. Pass109,628 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,628 miles
    Test number
    885910875126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,476 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,476 miles
    Test number
    636514244229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail104,475 miles (+85,188)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    338171144440
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass19,287 miles (-73,109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    816813633250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,396 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    189012242265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,550 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,550 miles
    Test number
    828042541235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,178 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,178 miles
    Test number
    311905830451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,839 miles (+5,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    370780249259
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail69,276 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,276 miles
    Test number
    252614718291
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front wiper blade is deteriorated and will need to be replaced soon.(blade too long)

  26. Pass69,276 miles (+24,343)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,276 miles
    Test number
    872404118203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front wiper blade is deteriorated and will need to be replaced soon.(blade too long)

  27. Pass44,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    970501076256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,933 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    683401676272
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR53 TSY

Does LR53 TSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TSY is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TSY?
The MOT on LR53 TSY is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 TSY done?
LR53 TSY was recorded at 150,138 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has LR53 TSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TSY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 TSY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 TSY find?
LR53 TSY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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