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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 LZMMOT history

LB04 LZM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 198,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,847 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LZM was last recorded at 198,847 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,845 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,847 miles
  • 2025 – 191,098 miles
  • 2024 – 179,981 miles
  • 2023 – 167,460 miles
  • 2022 – 156,017 miles
  • 2021 – 145,669 miles
  • 2020 – 138,911 miles
  • 2019 – 127,578 miles
  • 2018 – 107,629 miles
  • 2017 – 93,137 miles
  • 2016 – 78,801 miles
  • 2015 – 59,846 miles
  • 2014 – 50,703 miles
  • 2013 – 48,827 miles
  • 2012 – 46,833 miles
  • 2011 – 43,844 miles
  • 2010 – 41,937 miles
  • 2009 – 39,832 miles
  • 2008 – 36,563 miles
  • 2007 – 33,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front wing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,847 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,847 miles
    Test number
    407885431280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail198,845 miles (+7,747)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,845 miles
    Test number
    579472510574
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass191,098 miles (+11,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,098 miles
    Test number
    826189020396
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass179,981 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,981 miles
    Test number
    597851679065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,973 miles (+12,513)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,973 miles
    Test number
    508864966057
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass167,460 miles (+11,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,460 miles
    Test number
    247021970406
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass156,017 miles (+10,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,017 miles
    Test number
    795958253977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass145,669 miles (+6,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,669 miles
    Test number
    503857280574
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass138,911 miles (+11,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,911 miles
    Test number
    103514290010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded

  10. Pass127,578 miles (+19,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,578 miles
    Test number
    598604912354
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass107,629 miles (+14,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,629 miles
    Test number
    491033460943
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass93,137 miles (+14,336)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,137 miles
    Test number
    803399248402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,801 miles (+18,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    259740741157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  14. Pass59,846 miles (+9,143)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    258388635158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,703 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    787235414113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail50,692 miles (+1,865)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    207454614418
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass48,827 miles (+1,994)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    719144313140
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s headlamp beam image poor

  18. Pass46,833 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    219286412443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail46,828 miles (+2,984)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    729766612130
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

  20. Pass43,844 miles (+1,907)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    947789401139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass41,937 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    231318710121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,832 miles (+3,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,832 miles
    Test number
    264944419186
    • 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)

  23. Pass36,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    263230528146
    • 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)

  24. Fail36,563 miles (+2,929)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    804630528110
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • 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)

  25. Pass33,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,634 miles
    Test number
    771818917108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 LZM

Does LB04 LZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 LZM is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LZM?
The MOT on LB04 LZM is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 LZM done?
LB04 LZM was recorded at 198,847 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,494 miles a year.
Has LB04 LZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LZM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 LZM 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 LZM find?
LB04 LZM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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