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LS53VBX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2771cc
General Information
- Registration LS53VBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2771cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,917 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,681 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,509 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,728 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- tyres starting to get low
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,837 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper arm inner bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear axle oil leak
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))
13 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r in centre 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r new offset orange bulb fitted at test (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper arm inner bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r on 2mm in centre legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))
- rear axle oil leak
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,751 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,562 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak from rear DEF
- gear box mounts has slight play steering system has slight play
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,940 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
19 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,290 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear diff slightly leaking
- under engine tray loose
7 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,214 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015 6 Jun 20266 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,040 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014 6 Jun 20265 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,534 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 6 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,534 MI
6 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,144 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,027 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011 6 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
10 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,987 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,245 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,158 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
17 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,162 MI
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LS53VBX was registered on 2003-11-12
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