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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 ENCMOT history

LS53 ENC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 220,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2023.

LS53 ENC blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2024
Mileage
220,883 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ENC
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
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
27 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ENC was last recorded at 220,883 miles on 27 May 2023, 2,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2007: 61,527 miles, lower than 117,298 miles on 18 Oct 2006.

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
218,457 miles · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,426 miles
Average per year
6,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 220,883 miles
  • 2022 – 218,457 miles
  • 2021 – 215,349 miles
  • 2020 – 210,782 miles
  • 2019 – 206,601 miles
  • 2018 – 198,499 miles
  • 2017 – 186,777 miles
  • 2016 – 177,382 miles
  • 2015 – 168,981 miles
  • 2014 – 157,786 miles
  • 2013 – 141,372 miles
  • 2012 – 128,500 miles
  • 2010 – 110,128 miles
  • 2009 – 92,832 miles
  • 2008 – 74,986 miles
  • 2007 – 61,527 miles
  • 2006 – 117,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,883 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth head lamps deteriorated

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,883 miles (+2,426)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    220,883 miles
    Test number
    828600830496
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps deteriorated

  2. Pass218,457 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    218,457 miles
    Test number
    874751398239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass215,349 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    215,349 miles
    Test number
    550195191341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass210,782 miles (+4,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    210,782 miles
    Test number
    361261970629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wings have rust bubbles coming through

  5. Pass206,601 miles (+8,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    206,601 miles
    Test number
    138100236169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass198,499 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    198,499 miles
    Test number
    968592575312
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail198,494 miles (+11,717)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,494 miles
    Test number
    112631570787
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass186,777 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    186,777 miles
    Test number
    301791252606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCar has covers on sills can not see for crossosion. car has engine cover can not see all conpoments.

  9. Fail186,768 miles (+9,386)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,768 miles
    Test number
    451984428331
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wire round brake pedel (1.9.2b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure beam moves when engine runing (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCar has covers on sills can not see for crossosion. car has engine cover can not see all conpoments.

  10. Pass177,382 miles (+8,401)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    177,382 miles
    Test number
    494816841515
    • AdvisoryEngine covers can not see all conpoments
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush C arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush C arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass168,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    168,981 miles
    Test number
    976723735195
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail168,981 miles (+11,195)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,981 miles
    Test number
    167546525195
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass157,786 miles (+16,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    157,786 miles
    Test number
    179212904171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass141,372 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    835255063034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth number plates slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail141,372 miles (+12,872)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    678185363070
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth number plates slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail128,500 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,500 miles
    Test number
    275176462044
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass128,500 miles (+18,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    128,500 miles
    Test number
    629066362086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,128 miles (+17,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,128 miles
    Test number
    613864210304
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass92,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    622207519312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,832 miles (+17,846)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    490877219306
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass74,986 miles (+13,459)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    441468308457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  22. Pass61,527 miles (-55,771)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,527 miles
    Test number
    612879507319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    117,298 miles
    Test number
    870581296279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ENC

Does LS53 ENC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ENC expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ENC?
The MOT on LS53 ENC expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ENC done?
LS53 ENC was recorded at 220,883 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2023, an average of 6,238 miles a year.
Has LS53 ENC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ENC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LS53 ENC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 ENC find?
LS53 ENC passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2023 with 12 advisories: engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 9 more.

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