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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 BYDMOT history

LB04 BYD is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 283,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
283,681 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BYD
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
14 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BYD was last recorded at 283,681 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 13,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
270,459 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,222 miles
Average per year
10,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 283,681 miles
  • 2025 – 270,459 miles
  • 2024 – 253,554 miles
  • 2023 – 238,437 miles
  • 2022 – 231,074 miles
  • 2021 – 226,614 miles
  • 2020 – 224,623 miles
  • 2016 – 166,980 miles
  • 2014 – 148,798 miles
  • 2013 – 143,968 miles
  • 2012 – 131,890 miles
  • 2011 – 119,568 miles
  • 2010 – 107,811 miles
  • 2009 – 96,126 miles
  • 2008 – 83,132 miles
  • 2007 – 74,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,681 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Heatshield noisy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corrodded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,681 miles (+13,222)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    283,681 miles
    Test number
    407305852778
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Heatshield noisy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corrodded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass270,459 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    270,459 miles
    Test number
    109058467873
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail270,451 miles (+16,897)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,451 miles
    Test number
    803913219846
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass253,554 miles (+15,117)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    253,554 miles
    Test number
    632677115222
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass238,437 miles (+7,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    238,437 miles
    Test number
    572253632450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass231,074 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    231,074 miles
    Test number
    284283112533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail231,068 miles (+4,454)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,068 miles
    Test number
    457546275049
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass226,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    226,614 miles
    Test number
    318226019224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail226,614 miles (+1,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,614 miles
    Test number
    389265690240
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass224,623 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    224,623 miles
    Test number
    902272681702
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail224,622 miles (+57,642)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,622 miles
    Test number
    888368210750
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass166,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    166,980 miles
    Test number
    803822816390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail166,980 miles (+18,182)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,980 miles
    Test number
    407318766075
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass148,798 miles (+4,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,798 miles
    Test number
    857634874156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass143,968 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    143,968 miles
    Test number
    649460203284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail143,673 miles (+11,783)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,673 miles
    Test number
    236322393410
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass131,890 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    131,890 miles
    Test number
    796916892164
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail131,884 miles (+12,316)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,884 miles
    Test number
    436395192109
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass119,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,568 miles
    Test number
    177287481113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,568 miles (+11,757)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,568 miles
    Test number
    835762381173
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn

  21. Pass107,811 miles (+11,685)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    763522470125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,126 miles
    Test number
    153472469108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,126 miles (+12,994)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,126 miles
    Test number
    452902569141
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass83,132 miles (+8,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,132 miles
    Test number
    243522198402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass74,488 miles (+744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    580260777176
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass73,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    542276757182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,744 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    421536557141
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LB04 BYD

Does LB04 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 BYD is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BYD?
The MOT on LB04 BYD is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 BYD done?
LB04 BYD was recorded at 283,681 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 10,889 miles a year.
Has LB04 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BYD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 BYD 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 LB04 BYD find?
LB04 BYD passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively front; exhaust mounting defective heatshield noisy; exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corrodded, and 4 more.

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