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Volkswagen Passat

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 FCXMOT history

LB04 FCX is a beige diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 4 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,437 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FCX was last recorded at 143,437 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,124 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,313 miles
Average per year
4,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,437 miles
  • 2024 – 140,124 miles
  • 2023 – 137,290 miles
  • 2022 – 133,549 miles
  • 2021 – 130,076 miles
  • 2020 – 126,809 miles
  • 2019 – 123,353 miles
  • 2018 – 120,814 miles
  • 2017 – 117,574 miles
  • 2016 – 115,006 miles
  • 2015 – 111,948 miles
  • 2014 – 103,953 miles
  • 2012 – 93,967 miles
  • 2011 – 88,439 miles
  • 2010 – 82,720 miles
  • 2009 – 75,962 miles
  • 2008 – 68,483 miles
  • 2007 – 55,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,437 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,437 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,437 miles
    Test number
    600764685260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,124 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,124 miles
    Test number
    108067513733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,290 miles (+3,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,290 miles
    Test number
    780273563700
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass133,549 miles (+3,473)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,549 miles
    Test number
    800695778701
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,076 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,076 miles
    Test number
    416940783549
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail129,924 miles (+3,115)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,924 miles
    Test number
    498032018627
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass126,809 miles (+3,456)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,809 miles
    Test number
    414561986572
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,353 miles (+2,539)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,353 miles
    Test number
    672615126642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,814 miles (+3,240)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    369004241087
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass117,574 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,574 miles
    Test number
    125754193706
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top and bottom (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  11. Fail117,572 miles (+2,566)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    861133121497
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top and bottom (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  12. Pass115,006 miles (+3,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,006 miles
    Test number
    140933369983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass111,948 miles (+7,995)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,948 miles
    Test number
    205883955199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,953 miles (+9,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,953 miles
    Test number
    708221264114
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass93,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    578831622398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,967 miles (+5,528)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    215941322353
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass88,439 miles (+5,719)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,439 miles
    Test number
    286338901323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing edges

  18. Pass82,720 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    702987300307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,962 miles (+7,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    311963709395
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail68,483 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    242138198279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass68,483 miles (+12,747)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    883028098251
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass55,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    714569827162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FCX

Does LB04 FCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 FCX is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FCX?
The MOT on LB04 FCX is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 FCX done?
LB04 FCX was recorded at 143,437 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,721 miles a year.
Has LB04 FCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FCX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 FCX 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 FCX find?
LB04 FCX passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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