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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

LB51 SWNMOT history

LB51 SWN is a green petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
91,052 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 SWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 SWN was last recorded at 91,052 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,466 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,586 miles
Average per year
2,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,052 miles
  • 2024 – 88,466 miles
  • 2023 – 85,843 miles
  • 2022 – 84,729 miles
  • 2021 – 84,005 miles
  • 2020 – 83,278 miles
  • 2019 – 82,392 miles
  • 2018 – 79,220 miles
  • 2017 – 77,031 miles
  • 2016 – 75,151 miles
  • 2015 – 71,974 miles
  • 2014 – 68,843 miles
  • 2013 – 64,992 miles
  • 2012 – 61,156 miles
  • 2010 – 60,316 miles
  • 2009 – 57,584 miles
  • 2008 – 53,892 miles
  • 2007 – 49,027 miles
  • 2006 – 43,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,052 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,052 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,052 miles
    Test number
    637985979272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass88,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    450350974991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail88,166 miles (+2,323)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    337452199656
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,843 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,843 miles
    Test number
    984890007144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,729 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,729 miles
    Test number
    773531461601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,005 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,005 miles
    Test number
    997056581730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,278 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    137253963168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail83,256 miles (+864)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    540585566198
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,392 miles (+1,506)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,392 miles
    Test number
    129157187964
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,886 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    462826270649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,881 miles (+1,661)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    909525939964
    • MajorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass79,220 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    977544743330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,031 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    937043050391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,151 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    849657444999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,109 miles (+3,135)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,109 miles
    Test number
    839269659827
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass71,974 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,974 miles
    Test number
    997532005011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,843 miles
    Test number
    938047104039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,843 miles (+3,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,843 miles
    Test number
    227097604078
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass64,992 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    968937503093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,156 miles
    Test number
    655401812031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,156 miles (+840)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,156 miles
    Test number
    475830712016
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,316 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,316 miles
    Test number
    963406350295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,584 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,584 miles
    Test number
    324094269294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,892 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,892 miles
    Test number
    754616078257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,027 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    172398667265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,736 miles
    Test number
    344009186430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 SWN

Does LB51 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 SWN is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 SWN?
The MOT on LB51 SWN is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 SWN done?
LB51 SWN was recorded at 91,052 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,486 miles a year.
Has LB51 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 SWN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 SWN 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 SWN find?
LB51 SWN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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