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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 JBYMOT history

LS53 JBY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

LS53 JBY silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
154,265 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JBY
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
4 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JBY was last recorded at 154,265 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 4,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,257 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,008 miles
Average per year
7,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,265 miles
  • 2022 – 150,257 miles
  • 2021 – 140,205 miles
  • 2020 – 131,801 miles
  • 2019 – 124,953 miles
  • 2018 – 117,777 miles
  • 2016 – 111,431 miles
  • 2015 – 94,489 miles
  • 2014 – 88,907 miles
  • 2013 – 81,659 miles
  • 2012 – 75,550 miles
  • 2011 – 69,743 miles
  • 2010 – 63,440 miles
  • 2009 – 55,326 miles
  • 2008 – 48,209 miles
  • 2007 – 36,930 miles
  • 2006 – 25,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,265 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,265 miles (+4,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,265 miles
    Test number
    169731667237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass150,257 miles (+10,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,257 miles
    Test number
    287839389997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,205 miles (+8,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,205 miles
    Test number
    956864166395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,801 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,801 miles
    Test number
    626262514907
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail131,801 miles (+6,848)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,801 miles
    Test number
    990105783895
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,953 miles
    Test number
    376194328775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail124,953 miles (+7,176)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,953 miles
    Test number
    648348670686
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,777 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,777 miles
    Test number
    210297799127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,732 miles (+6,301)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,732 miles
    Test number
    175523149009
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass111,431 miles (+13,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,431 miles
    Test number
    595386229182
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass98,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,023 miles
    Test number
    746810705389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,023 miles (+3,534)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,023 miles
    Test number
    159747117770
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

  13. Pass94,489 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    277233415143
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail94,487 miles (+5,580)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,487 miles
    Test number
    195476305110
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    145525604132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail88,907 miles (+7,248)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    998135104152
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass81,659 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,659 miles
    Test number
    207460113110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,658 miles (+6,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,658 miles
    Test number
    486569303172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    815272592270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,550 miles (+5,807)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    556572692254
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail69,743 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,743 miles
    Test number
    317093991400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass69,743 miles (+6,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,743 miles
    Test number
    427073091281
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass63,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    661197380243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,440 miles (+8,114)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    103667880201
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Fail55,326 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    102792009352
    • Repaired at testFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT FAULT

  26. Pass55,326 miles (+7,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    111802309384
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT FAULT

  27. Pass48,209 miles (+11,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    443678308485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,930 miles (+11,134)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    864978897217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,796 miles
    Test number
    184186206332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JBY

Does LS53 JBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 JBY expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JBY?
The MOT on LS53 JBY expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 JBY done?
LS53 JBY was recorded at 154,265 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 7,944 miles a year.
Has LS53 JBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JBY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 JBY 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 LS53 JBY find?
LS53 JBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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