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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS53 SKFMOT history

LS53 SKF is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2022.

LS53 SKF black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
166,728 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 SKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 SKF was last recorded at 166,728 miles on 30 Apr 2022, 6,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,679 miles · 10 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,049 miles
Average per year
8,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,728 miles
  • 2021 – 160,679 miles
  • 2020 – 156,450 miles
  • 2019 – 150,497 miles
  • 2018 – 145,552 miles
  • 2017 – 131,482 miles
  • 2016 – 125,375 miles
  • 2015 – 119,635 miles
  • 2014 – 114,597 miles
  • 2013 – 107,301 miles
  • 2012 – 97,299 miles
  • 2011 – 89,944 miles
  • 2010 – 77,862 miles
  • 2009 – 69,386 miles
  • 2008 – 57,114 miles
  • 2007 – 44,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,728 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,728 miles (+6,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,728 miles
    Test number
    505765964658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,679 miles (+4,229)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    160,679 miles
    Test number
    691390643177
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    156,450 miles
    Test number
    703455291899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,411 miles (+5,914)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,411 miles
    Test number
    921587922247
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,497 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2020
    Odometer
    150,497 miles
    Test number
    467822476815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,552 miles
    Test number
    943059685502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail145,552 miles (+14,070)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,552 miles
    Test number
    241739566463
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass131,482 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,482 miles
    Test number
    221476542025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail131,428 miles (+6,053)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,428 miles
    Test number
    233762270156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass125,375 miles (+5,740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,375 miles
    Test number
    165532860033
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass119,635 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,635 miles
    Test number
    255685425444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,498 miles (+4,901)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,498 miles
    Test number
    267051515406
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

  13. Pass114,597 miles (+7,296)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    798373244070
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass107,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    117357713063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail107,301 miles (+10,002)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    367457913076
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass97,299 miles (+7,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    435057112051
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass89,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    128392611094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,944 miles (+12,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    457902011096
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass77,862 miles (+8,476)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    183455020066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront registration plate water marked

  20. Pass69,386 miles (+12,272)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    263719349037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,114 miles (+12,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,114 miles
    Test number
    771806848096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass44,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    932993337062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 SKF

Does LS53 SKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 SKF expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 SKF?
The MOT on LS53 SKF expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 SKF done?
LS53 SKF was recorded at 166,728 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2022, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
Has LS53 SKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 SKF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 SKF 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 SKF find?
LS53 SKF passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 1 more.

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