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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 HPUMOT history

LS53 HPU is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

LS53 HPU black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
119,461 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HPU
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
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HPU was last recorded at 119,461 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2012: 47,783 miles, lower than 64,872 miles on 2 Mar 2011.

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
119,454 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,461 miles
  • 2022 – 115,647 miles
  • 2021 – 113,095 miles
  • 2020 – 111,552 miles
  • 2019 – 106,236 miles
  • 2018 – 101,945 miles
  • 2017 – 98,469 miles
  • 2016 – 95,479 miles
  • 2015 – 91,041 miles
  • 2014 – 87,580 miles
  • 2013 – 81,485 miles
  • 2012 – 47,783 miles
  • 2011 – 64,872 miles
  • 2010 – 50,882 miles
  • 2009 – 38,365 miles
  • 2008 – 27,907 miles
  • 2006 – 17,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,461 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,461 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    799508376806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,454 miles (+3,807)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    232551981969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,647 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    201272317175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,095 miles (+1,543)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    749989247100
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,552 miles (+61)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,552 miles
    Test number
    522568574422
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail111,491 miles (+5,255)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,491 miles
    Test number
    484523219165
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass106,236 miles (+4,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,236 miles
    Test number
    735046128158
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,945 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,945 miles
    Test number
    344643488749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,469 miles (+2,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    765126657711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass95,479 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,479 miles
    Test number
    695835218605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,471 miles (+4,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,471 miles
    Test number
    314547909998
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass91,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    315141375093
    • 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)

  13. Fail91,041 miles (+3,461)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    915261975016
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass87,580 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    626102074079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail87,549 miles (+6,064)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    419494364031
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass81,485 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,485 miles
    Test number
    248007663059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail81,454 miles (+33,671)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    317814963053
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass47,783 miles (-17,089)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,783 miles
    Test number
    938987062017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass64,872 miles (+13,990)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    147321861494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,882 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,882 miles
    Test number
    390828760050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,877 miles (+12,512)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    380527060027
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass38,365 miles (+10,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    283837339086
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass27,907 miles (+10,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    773533528041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,480 miles
    Test number
    414905206359
    • 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)

Questions about LS53 HPU

Does LS53 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HPU expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HPU?
The MOT on LS53 HPU expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HPU done?
LS53 HPU was recorded at 119,461 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 6,237 miles a year.
Has LS53 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HPU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 HPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 HPU find?
LS53 HPU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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