Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LS53 RCUMOT history
LS53 RCU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 201,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 201,199 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,608 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 RCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 RCU was last recorded at 201,199 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 201,197 miles · 15 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 8,608 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 201,199 miles
- 2023 – 200,066 miles
- 2022 – 197,463 miles
- 2021 – 195,076 miles
- 2020 – 190,635 miles
- 2019 – 184,246 miles
- 2018 – 174,657 miles
- 2017 – 161,130 miles
- 2016 – 149,626 miles
- 2015 – 137,669 miles
- 2014 – 126,886 miles
- 2013 – 124,307 miles
- 2012 – 124,249 miles
- 2010 – 105,388 miles
- 2009 – 81,000 miles
- 2008 – 69,788 miles
- 2007 – 53,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,199 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Rear axle heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,199 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 201,199 miles
- Test number
- 993594958656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,197 miles (+1,131)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,197 miles
- Test number
- 687256562366
- MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass200,066 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 200,066 miles
- Test number
- 683178788851
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear axle heavily corroded
Fail200,065 miles (+2,602)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,065 miles
- Test number
- 408025640814
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure Rear clip excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear axle heavily corroded
Pass197,463 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 197,463 miles
- Test number
- 748313841805
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer edges by shock mounts, corroded axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail197,463 miles (+2,387)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,463 miles
- Test number
- 349426584766
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end, excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer edges by shock mounts, corroded axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass195,076 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 195,076 miles
- Test number
- 705581970170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,000 miles (+4,365)7 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,000 miles
- Test number
- 745979284092
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass190,635 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 190,635 miles
- Test number
- 148963525069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail190,631 miles (+6,385)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,631 miles
- Test number
- 901719307557
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass184,246 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 184,246 miles
- Test number
- 819207253186
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
Fail184,242 miles (+9,585)1 dangerous6 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,242 miles
- Test number
- 109358323059
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative on caliper (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
Pass174,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 174,657 miles
- Test number
- 532274691193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,657 miles (+13,527)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,657 miles
- Test number
- 810410796653
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass161,130 miles (+11,504)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 161,130 miles
- Test number
- 782034587396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,626 miles (+11,957)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 149,626 miles
- Test number
- 104837828586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,669 miles (+10,783)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 137,669 miles
- Test number
- 149337835474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,886 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 126,886 miles
- Test number
- 446548234095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,807 miles (+2,500)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,807 miles
- Test number
- 648846234061
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass124,307 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 124,307 miles
- Test number
- 748987133099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,249 miles (+9,314)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,249 miles
- Test number
- 966389142387
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass114,935 miles (+9,547)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 114,935 miles
- Test number
- 717611232013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 105,388 miles
- Test number
- 992743040341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,388 miles (+11,512)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,388 miles
- Test number
- 520792740385
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass93,876 miles (+12,876)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 93,876 miles
- Test number
- 703702210042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,000 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 81,000 miles
- Test number
- 964893019087
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage
Fail80,988 miles (+11,200)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,988 miles
- Test number
- 404172719032
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage
Pass69,788 miles (+16,263)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 69,788 miles
- Test number
- 120364208011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 53,525 miles
- Test number
- 534042307039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 RCU
- Does LS53 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 RCU expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 RCU?
- The MOT on LS53 RCU expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 RCU done?
- LS53 RCU was recorded at 201,199 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
- Has LS53 RCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 RCU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 RCU 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 RCU find?
- LS53 RCU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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