# AE53LZP — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT MOT History & Vehicle Check AE53LZP is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2003-12-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for AE53LZP — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | AE53LZP | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | PASSAT | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1896cc | | First registered | 2003-12-23 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2018-12-26 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 17 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 70.59% - Total defects recorded: 62 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2017-12-22 12:17:45 | PASSED | 172,974 MI | 2018-12-26 00:00:00 | | 2017-12-22 12:17:44 | FAILED | 172,974 MI | — | | 2016-12-15 11:12:09 | PASSED | 161,662 MI | 2017-12-26 00:00:00 | | 2015-12-15 14:06:39 | PASSED | 149,180 MI | 2016-12-26 00:00:00 | | 2015-12-15 13:23:25 | FAILED | 149,179 MI | — | | 2014-12-12 10:10:27 | PASSED | 140,147 MI | 2015-12-26 00:00:00 | | 2013-12-17 09:53:49 | PASSED | 130,655 MI | 2014-12-26 00:00:00 | | 2013-12-10 10:00:15 | FAILED | 130,655 MI | — | | 2012-12-27 13:43:50 | PASSED | 122,572 MI | 2013-12-26 00:00:00 | | 2012-12-17 10:08:13 | FAILED | 122,572 MI | — | | 2011-12-20 10:08:41 | PASSED | 113,319 MI | 2012-12-21 00:00:00 | | 2010-12-20 10:59:09 | PASSED | 104,055 MI | 2011-12-21 00:00:00 | | 2009-12-22 16:26:52 | PASSED | 89,516 MI | 2010-12-21 00:00:00 | | 2009-12-22 12:21:11 | FAILED | 89,516 MI | — | | 2008-12-23 09:24:02 | PASSED | 74,234 MI | 2009-12-23 00:00:00 | | 2007-12-20 09:32:50 | PASSED | 62,597 MI | 2008-12-23 00:00:00 | | 2006-12-22 09:27:10 | PASSED | 45,086 MI | 2007-12-23 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2017-12-22 12:17:45 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) **2017-12-22 12:17:44 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - PRS: Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) **2016-12-15 11:12:09 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front both sides head lamp beam images slightly deteriorated - ADVISORY: Oil leak () - ADVISORY: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d) **2015-12-15 14:06:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Rear both sides binding on slightly - ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) **2015-12-15 13:23:25 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear both sides binding on slightly - ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) **2014-12-12 10:10:27 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2013-12-17 09:53:49 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: brake pad warning light on the dash - USER ENTERED: rear brake discs corroded **2013-12-10 10:00:15 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - USER ENTERED: rear brake discs corroded - USER ENTERED: brake pad warning light on the dash **2012-12-27 13:43:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: n/s/r tyre getting low - USER ENTERED: n/s/f outer drive boot perishing **2012-12-17 10:08:13 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: n/s/r tyre getting low - USER ENTERED: n/s/f outer drive boot perishing **2011-12-20 10:08:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - USER ENTERED: front brake pads over half worn **2010-12-20 10:59:09 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: front tyres getting low close to wear bars **2009-12-22 16:26:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2009-12-22 12:21:11 (FAILED)** - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) **2007-12-20 09:32:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) **2006-12-22 09:27:10 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for AE53LZP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AE53LZP. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.