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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 CLUMOT history

LB56 CLU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
170,324 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CLU was last recorded at 170,324 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 15,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,528 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
15,796 miles
Average per year
10,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,324 miles
  • 2022 – 154,528 miles
  • 2021 – 136,944 miles
  • 2020 – 121,847 miles
  • 2019 – 105,884 miles
  • 2018 – 88,338 miles
  • 2017 – 73,580 miles
  • 2016 – 58,721 miles
  • 2015 – 48,111 miles
  • 2014 – 44,788 miles
  • 2013 – 40,432 miles
  • 2012 – 36,196 miles
  • 2011 – 32,931 miles
  • 2010 – 29,961 miles
  • 2009 – 24,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,324 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear arm bushes slightly deteriorated, not resulting in excessive play/movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,324 miles (+15,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,324 miles
    Test number
    535062563986
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass154,528 miles (+17,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,528 miles
    Test number
    664858354722
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,944 miles (+15,097)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,944 miles
    Test number
    353196850363
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    257835992701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arm bushes slightly deteriorated, not resulting in excessive play/movement

  5. Fail121,847 miles (+15,963)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    222537989511
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arm bushes slightly deteriorated, not resulting in excessive play/movement

  6. Pass105,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    309436798726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail105,884 miles (+17,546)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    827681946807
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass88,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    245669219369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,338 miles (+14,758)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    335770197835
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass73,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    751550998939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,580 miles (+14,859)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    359585877722
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass58,721 miles (+10,610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    146055820470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    930886731506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on both outer edges and nail in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail48,111 miles (+3,323)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    152767011284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on both outer edges and nail in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,788 miles (+4,356)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    615051004343
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass40,432 miles (+4,236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    646532103310
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass36,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    256307092235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,196 miles (+3,265)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    835747792213
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass32,931 miles (+2,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,931 miles
    Test number
    239288391285
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass29,961 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,961 miles
    Test number
    684648990222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,823 miles
    Test number
    483676409409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CLU

Does LB56 CLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 CLU expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CLU?
The MOT on LB56 CLU expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 CLU done?
LB56 CLU was recorded at 170,324 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 10,380 miles a year.
Has LB56 CLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CLU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 CLU 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 LB56 CLU find?
LB56 CLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges.

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