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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 WZAMOT history

LB08 WZA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
181,195 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 WZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 WZA was last recorded at 181,195 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 12,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,859 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
12,336 miles
Average per year
10,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,195 miles
  • 2022 – 168,859 miles
  • 2021 – 154,123 miles
  • 2020 – 144,017 miles
  • 2019 – 128,061 miles
  • 2018 – 114,383 miles
  • 2017 – 99,633 miles
  • 2016 – 88,117 miles
  • 2015 – 86,354 miles
  • 2014 – 81,916 miles
  • 2013 – 68,351 miles
  • 2012 – 60,919 miles
  • 2011 – 49,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,195 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    181,195 miles
    Test number
    467611926985
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,194 miles (+12,335)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,194 miles
    Test number
    892089608141
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,859 miles
    Test number
    845886673562
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail168,858 miles (+14,735)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,858 miles
    Test number
    675040734543
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass154,123 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,123 miles
    Test number
    653841691320
    • MinorRegistration 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))

  6. Fail154,119 miles (+10,102)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,119 miles
    Test number
    957893320099
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration 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))

  7. Pass144,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    719268825332
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,017 miles (+15,956)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    594040923693
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,061 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,061 miles
    Test number
    538864188142
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail128,060 miles (+13,677)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,060 miles
    Test number
    496266380749
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,383 miles
    Test number
    848886236665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,383 miles (+14,750)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,383 miles
    Test number
    588481734530
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass99,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,633 miles
    Test number
    825472250894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail99,633 miles (+11,516)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,633 miles
    Test number
    514898074303
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    821607608983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  16. Fail88,117 miles (+1,763)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    104726993258
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  17. Pass86,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,354 miles
    Test number
    498545125113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,352 miles (+4,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    575575525163
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass81,916 miles (+13,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    379844434198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass68,351 miles (+7,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    808718243171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass60,919 miles (+11,292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    485991882165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    255059071136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,627 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    576326871100
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about LB08 WZA

Does LB08 WZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 WZA expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 WZA?
The MOT on LB08 WZA expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 WZA done?
LB08 WZA was recorded at 181,195 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 10,636 miles a year.
Has LB08 WZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 WZA has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 WZA 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 LB08 WZA find?
LB08 WZA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes.

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