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LB53FFV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LB53FFV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,124 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise o/s/r tyre is cracked in the tread
16 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlight has a defuse immage due to damaged lamp outer cover (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise brake imbalance across the front axle is 22%
- Advise o/s/r tyre is cracked and perished on the inside side wall
9 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,639 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,503 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,999 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,250 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2022 6 Jun 202614 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,772 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2021 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,205 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,280 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,352 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scracthed (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front brake disc has rust mark and slightly worn
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scracthed (1.7.5a)
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,669 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,317 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,152 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,349 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014 6 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,349 MI
6 Jun 20269 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,686 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) Dangerous
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,024 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2012 6 Jun 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,334 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2011 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,850 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010 6 Jun 202615 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,718 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009 6 Jun 202614 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
23 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,866 MI
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LB53FFV was registered on 2003-12-23
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