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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 FWZMOT history

LB52 FWZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
119,736 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FWZ was last recorded at 119,736 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 7,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2009: 42,080 miles, lower than 42,084 miles on 9 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,514 miles · 11 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
7,222 miles
Average per year
5,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,736 miles
  • 2021 – 112,514 miles
  • 2020 – 105,305 miles
  • 2019 – 96,423 miles
  • 2018 – 87,161 miles
  • 2017 – 80,003 miles
  • 2016 – 75,352 miles
  • 2015 – 71,028 miles
  • 2014 – 66,362 miles
  • 2013 – 62,814 miles
  • 2012 – 58,775 miles
  • 2011 – 53,699 miles
  • 2010 – 47,835 miles
  • 2009 – 42,080 miles
  • 2008 – 36,728 miles
  • 2007 – 27,815 miles
  • 2006 – 21,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,736 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,736 miles
    Test number
    691688540034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,736 miles (+7,222)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,736 miles
    Test number
    129907729262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,514 miles (+33)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,514 miles
    Test number
    262407999918
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail112,481 miles (+7,176)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,481 miles
    Test number
    426951132700
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass105,305 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,305 miles
    Test number
    305576326047
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail105,305 miles (+8,882)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,305 miles
    Test number
    668627788134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,423 miles (+101)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    279218189430
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,322 miles (+9,161)1 dangerous6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    707308842876
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Please read data sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,161 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    681431154652
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail87,161 miles (+7,158)5 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    385825074996
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass80,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    119933694742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Fail80,001 miles (+4,649)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,001 miles
    Test number
    575464570425
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass75,352 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,352 miles
    Test number
    278497158957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass71,028 miles (+4,666)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    429685255079
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass66,362 miles (+3,548)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,362 miles
    Test number
    999417434040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,814 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    477512853013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    668106222090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,775 miles (+5,076)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    167634922037
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,699 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,699 miles
    Test number
    769265941067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,835 miles (+5,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    802000220082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,080 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    904801149044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,084 miles (+5,356)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,084 miles
    Test number
    252530549043
    • FailureFront Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,728 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    112674748024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    211373947047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,815 miles (+6,353)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    610540847052
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass21,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,462 miles
    Test number
    130329146049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,462 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,462 miles
    Test number
    854726646019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB52 FWZ

Does LB52 FWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 FWZ expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FWZ?
The MOT on LB52 FWZ expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 FWZ done?
LB52 FWZ was recorded at 119,736 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 5,988 miles a year.
Has LB52 FWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FWZ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 FWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 FWZ find?
LB52 FWZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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