Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LS53 NHKMOT history
LS53 NHK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 181,353 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,309 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 NHK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 NHK was last recorded at 181,353 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 5,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 176,195 miles · 8 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,158 miles
- Average per year
- 8,309 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 181,353 miles
- 2022 – 176,195 miles
- 2021 – 171,097 miles
- 2020 – 166,498 miles
- 2019 – 161,682 miles
- 2018 – 156,478 miles
- 2017 – 152,743 miles
- 2016 – 150,315 miles
- 2015 – 146,348 miles
- 2014 – 134,232 miles
- 2013 – 116,321 miles
- 2012 – 102,177 miles
- 2011 – 87,141 miles
- 2010 – 74,073 miles
- 2009 – 65,824 miles
- 2008 – 57,102 miles
- 2007 – 47,775 miles
- 2006 – 38,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,353 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,353 miles (+5,158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 181,353 miles
- Test number
- 524943449006
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,195 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 176,195 miles
- Test number
- 952877052050
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail176,195 miles (+5,098)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,195 miles
- Test number
- 518703689625
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass171,097 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 171,097 miles
- Test number
- 868519101551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail171,097 miles (+4,599)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,097 miles
- Test number
- 606724287831
- Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass166,498 miles (+4,816)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 166,498 miles
- Test number
- 393682537017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items
Pass161,682 miles (+5,204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 161,682 miles
- Test number
- 870448776762
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering certain testable items
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
Pass156,478 miles (+868)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 156,478 miles
- Test number
- 201091873942
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAge cracking apparent on offside rear tyre.
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.
Fail155,610 miles (+2,867)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,610 miles
- Test number
- 193464571639
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.
Pass152,743 miles (+2,428)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 152,743 miles
- Test number
- 679219218625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,315 miles (+3,967)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 150,315 miles
- Test number
- 647686112229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,348 miles (+12,116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 146,348 miles
- Test number
- 273030940909
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear indicator showing white
Pass134,232 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 134,232 miles
- Test number
- 326608554489
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail134,231 miles (+17,910)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,231 miles
- Test number
- 656546854205
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,321 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 116,321 miles
- Test number
- 307020263261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail116,321 miles (+14,144)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,321 miles
- Test number
- 368630863270
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass102,177 miles (+15,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 102,177 miles
- Test number
- 815517252220
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,141 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 87,141 miles
- Test number
- 875897551252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,126 miles (+13,053)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,126 miles
- Test number
- 475816151235
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,073 miles (+8,249)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 74,073 miles
- Test number
- 243033360246
- Note1) N/S/F driveshaft gaiter cracked and deteriorating, close to splitting.
- Note2) N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Pass65,824 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 65,824 miles
- Test number
- 470308069209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,782 miles (+8,680)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,782 miles
- Test number
- 654246469260
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass57,102 miles (+34)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 57,102 miles
- Test number
- 261018668248
- Note1) O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres worn on inner edges.
- Note2) O/S/F Driveshaft rubber gaiter cracked and deteriorating.
Fail57,068 miles (+9,293)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,068 miles
- Test number
- 320347968213
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Note1) O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres worn on inner edges.
- Note2) O/S/F Driveshaft rubber gaiter cracked and deteriorating.
Pass47,775 miles (+8,786)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 47,775 miles
- Test number
- 351254767460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,989 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 38,989 miles
- Test number
- 350406896274
- NoteOil leak
Questions about LS53 NHK
- Does LS53 NHK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 NHK expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 NHK?
- The MOT on LS53 NHK expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 NHK done?
- LS53 NHK was recorded at 181,353 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 8,309 miles a year.
- Has LS53 NHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 NHK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS53 NHK 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 NHK find?
- LS53 NHK passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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