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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 LZLMOT history

LB04 LZL is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 245,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
245,270 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LZL
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 LZL was last recorded at 245,270 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 5,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,174 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,096 miles
Average per year
12,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 245,270 miles
  • 2022 – 240,174 miles
  • 2021 – 235,114 miles
  • 2019 – 217,359 miles
  • 2018 – 206,301 miles
  • 2017 – 186,951 miles
  • 2016 – 173,000 miles
  • 2015 – 156,968 miles
  • 2014 – 143,775 miles
  • 2013 – 131,018 miles
  • 2012 – 118,420 miles
  • 2011 – 102,818 miles
  • 2010 – 90,071 miles
  • 2009 – 77,700 miles
  • 2008 – 65,532 miles
  • 2007 – 53,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail245,270 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Undercarriage allover slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail245,270 miles (+5,096)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,270 miles
    Test number
    767171245781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass240,174 miles (+5,060)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    240,174 miles
    Test number
    265720133131
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass235,114 miles (+17,755)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    235,114 miles
    Test number
    700542484558
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both the (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass217,359 miles (+11,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    217,359 miles
    Test number
    584388850441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded
  5. Pass206,301 miles (+19,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    206,301 miles
    Test number
    606118093013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded
  6. Pass186,951 miles (+13,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    186,951 miles
    Test number
    785200962478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  7. Pass173,000 miles (+16,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    173,000 miles
    Test number
    757446737996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  8. Pass156,968 miles (+484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,968 miles
    Test number
    266712245498
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Fail156,484 miles (+12,709)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,484 miles
    Test number
    659758725105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass143,775 miles (+12,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,775 miles
    Test number
    235381344140
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass131,018 miles (+12,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    131,018 miles
    Test number
    635643543171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass118,420 miles (+15,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,420 miles
    Test number
    176269152122
    • NoteEngine undertray requires refitting
  13. Pass102,818 miles (+12,747)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,818 miles
    Test number
    737770741162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,071 miles (+12,371)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    691492130168
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake fluid reservoir level getting low
    • NoteFront under tray insecure
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper slight deterioration
    • NoteRear registration plate slight deterioration
    • NoteSlight effort variations at front brakes with constant pedal pressure
    • NoteVisual access rear brake hoses restricted
    • NoteWindscreen washer fluid level warning on
  15. Pass77,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    652774819179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,700 miles (+12,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    220571719477
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass65,532 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    222399608465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    983141147103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 LZL

Does LB04 LZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LZL expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LZL?
The MOT on LB04 LZL expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LZL done?
LB04 LZL was recorded at 245,270 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 12,241 miles a year.
Has LB04 LZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LZL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 LZL 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 LZL find?
LB04 LZL failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 5 more.

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