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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LB51 DFKMOT history

LB51 DFK is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
205,596 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 DFK was last recorded at 205,596 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 9,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,631 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
9,965 miles
Average per year
9,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,596 miles
  • 2022 – 195,631 miles
  • 2021 – 187,718 miles
  • 2020 – 180,217 miles
  • 2019 – 175,071 miles
  • 2018 – 173,096 miles
  • 2017 – 168,084 miles
  • 2016 – 160,719 miles
  • 2015 – 153,982 miles
  • 2014 – 141,589 miles
  • 2013 – 137,130 miles
  • 2012 – 127,779 miles
  • 2011 – 117,927 miles
  • 2010 – 104,857 miles
  • 2009 – 91,627 miles
  • 2007 – 65,748 miles
  • 2006 – 52,969 miles
  • 2005 – 39,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,596 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 both sides (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,596 miles (+9,965)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    205,596 miles
    Test number
    629355239868
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass195,631 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    195,631 miles
    Test number
    163069441534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail195,631 miles (+7,913)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,631 miles
    Test number
    622384345661
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,718 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    187,718 miles
    Test number
    370062538697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail187,652 miles (+7,435)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,652 miles
    Test number
    263799081193
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass180,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,217 miles
    Test number
    609149296806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail180,213 miles (+5,142)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,213 miles
    Test number
    164568871659
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass175,071 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    175,071 miles
    Test number
    709916974277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,096 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,096 miles
    Test number
    182607922081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,084 miles
    Test number
    858161538700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail168,084 miles (+7,365)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,084 miles
    Test number
    769345720430
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass160,719 miles (+6,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,719 miles
    Test number
    273289134533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass153,982 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,982 miles
    Test number
    874720423340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail153,969 miles (+12,380)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,969 miles
    Test number
    878605167299
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass141,589 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,589 miles
    Test number
    996125164265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail141,573 miles (+4,443)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,573 miles
    Test number
    838085264231
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass137,130 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    137,130 miles
    Test number
    787738363286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail137,130 miles (+9,351)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,130 miles
    Test number
    998978263212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass127,779 miles (+9,852)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,779 miles
    Test number
    317632072227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass117,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    117,927 miles
    Test number
    899397671292
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail117,927 miles (+13,070)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,927 miles
    Test number
    217897371243
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass104,857 miles (+13,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,857 miles
    Test number
    563588650291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass91,627 miles (+25,879)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,627 miles
    Test number
    621758169296
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated

  24. Pass65,748 miles (+12,779)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    223432487250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,969 miles (+13,280)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,969 miles
    Test number
    163390196268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,689 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,689 miles
    Test number
    961218495227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,648 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    560302995247
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LB51 DFK

Does LB51 DFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 DFK expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DFK?
The MOT on LB51 DFK expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 DFK done?
LB51 DFK was recorded at 205,596 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 9,262 miles a year.
Has LB51 DFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DFK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 DFK 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 LB51 DFK find?
LB51 DFK passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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