Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LS53 SWOMOT history
LS53 SWO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 164,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 164,610 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,246 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 SWO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 SWO was last recorded at 164,610 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 2,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,965 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,645 miles
- Average per year
- 7,246 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,610 miles
- 2025 – 161,965 miles
- 2024 – 156,168 miles
- 2023 – 154,041 miles
- 2022 – 149,345 miles
- 2021 – 137,846 miles
- 2020 – 128,502 miles
- 2019 – 124,616 miles
- 2018 – 119,749 miles
- 2017 – 110,769 miles
- 2016 – 103,451 miles
- 2015 – 94,595 miles
- 2014 – 84,968 miles
- 2013 – 72,638 miles
- 2012 – 63,781 miles
- 2011 – 54,116 miles
- 2010 – 48,392 miles
- 2009 – 45,240 miles
- 2008 – 39,105 miles
- 2007 – 28,624 miles
- 2006 – 22,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,610 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.
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear and n\s\f
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,610 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 164,610 miles
- Test number
- 322886815346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,965 miles (+5,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 161,965 miles
- Test number
- 473914170732
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Pass156,168 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 156,168 miles
- Test number
- 603885800738
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear and n\s\f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Fail156,068 miles (+2,027)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,068 miles
- Test number
- 772548036158
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear and n\s\f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Pass154,041 miles (+4,696)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 154,041 miles
- Test number
- 617618307052
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear and n\s\f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Pass149,345 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 149,345 miles
- Test number
- 384890294548
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail149,345 miles (+11,499)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,345 miles
- Test number
- 235002885122
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,846 miles (+9,344)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 137,846 miles
- Test number
- 888240685928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,502 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,502 miles
- Test number
- 341889984215
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail128,502 miles (+3,886)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,502 miles
- Test number
- 196743808015
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass124,616 miles (+4,867)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,616 miles
- Test number
- 983214845286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,749 miles (+8,980)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 119,749 miles
- Test number
- 628159850219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,769 miles (+7,318)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 110,769 miles
- Test number
- 994247760587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass103,451 miles (+36)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 103,451 miles
- Test number
- 611375567243
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy
Fail103,415 miles (+8,820)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,415 miles
- Test number
- 364922479828
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy
Pass94,595 miles (+430)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 94,595 miles
- Test number
- 367029972315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail94,165 miles (+9,197)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,165 miles
- Test number
- 892523493823
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass84,968 miles (+12,330)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 84,968 miles
- Test number
- 866461114315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,638 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,638 miles
- Test number
- 397543903360
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild Seats On Back Seat Of Car But Not Secured By Safety Belts
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSpare Fitted To OSR, Spare Is Steel Wheel But Of Same Size As Remaining Alloys On Vehicle
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail72,638 miles (+8,857)4 repaired3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,638 miles
- Test number
- 948483903305
- Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild Seats On Back Seat Of Car But Not Secured By Safety Belts
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSpare Fitted To OSR, Spare Is Steel Wheel But Of Same Size As Remaining Alloys On Vehicle
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,781 miles (+9,665)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 63,781 miles
- Test number
- 428039812438
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass54,116 miles (+5,724)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 54,116 miles
- Test number
- 527928581212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,392 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 48,392 miles
- Test number
- 411422000370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,382 miles (+3,142)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,382 miles
- Test number
- 563809590278
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass45,240 miles (+6,135)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 45,240 miles
- Test number
- 602974609304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,105 miles (+10,481)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 39,105 miles
- Test number
- 523923218360
- 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)
Pass28,624 miles (+6,170)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,624 miles
- Test number
- 412351917359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 22,454 miles
- Test number
- 234972756391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 SWO
- Does LS53 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 SWO is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 SWO?
- The MOT on LS53 SWO is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 SWO done?
- LS53 SWO was recorded at 164,610 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
- Has LS53 SWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 SWO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 SWO 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 SWO find?
- LS53 SWO passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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