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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 DMZMOT history

LB56 DMZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 218,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
218,419 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DMZ
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
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DMZ was last recorded at 218,419 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 4,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,509 miles · 24 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,910 miles
Average per year
11,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 218,419 miles
  • 2021 – 213,509 miles
  • 2020 – 200,429 miles
  • 2019 – 186,568 miles
  • 2018 – 176,382 miles
  • 2016 – 165,535 miles
  • 2015 – 154,603 miles
  • 2014 – 142,941 miles
  • 2013 – 132,133 miles
  • 2012 – 120,387 miles
  • 2011 – 108,991 miles
  • 2010 – 89,923 miles
  • 2009 – 69,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,419 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2015

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,419 miles (+4,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    218,419 miles
    Test number
    938014473320
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass213,509 miles (+13,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    213,509 miles
    Test number
    539317014746
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surfrace corrosion (lack of use?)
    • AdvisoryBattery suspect, completely flat vefore starting test (now does hold some chare but needs checking)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    200,429 miles
    Test number
    883221649687
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail200,429 miles (+13,861)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,429 miles
    Test number
    987114481636
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass186,568 miles (+395)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    186,568 miles
    Test number
    578047362723
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail186,173 miles (+9,791)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,173 miles
    Test number
    568826778043
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass176,382 miles (+10,847)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    176,382 miles
    Test number
    986156450642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass165,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    165,535 miles
    Test number
    255315680278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail165,535 miles (+10,932)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,535 miles
    Test number
    980685534275
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass154,603 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,603 miles
    Test number
    735346887045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder engine trays and under body covers

  11. Fail154,603 miles (+11,662)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,603 miles
    Test number
    206628882743
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder engine trays and under body covers

  12. Pass142,941 miles (+1)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,941 miles
    Test number
    259001894200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  13. Fail142,940 miles (+10,807)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,940 miles
    Test number
    376470194490
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  14. Pass132,133 miles (+11,746)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,133 miles
    Test number
    227340083269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass120,387 miles (+11,396)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    120,387 miles
    Test number
    425568462286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  16. Pass108,991 miles (+19,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    427899061264
    • NoteSlight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

  17. Pass89,923 miles (+20,511)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,923 miles
    Test number
    710891820231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    403763659230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DMZ

Does LB56 DMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 DMZ expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DMZ?
The MOT on LB56 DMZ expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 DMZ done?
LB56 DMZ was recorded at 218,419 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 11,254 miles a year.
Has LB56 DMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DMZ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 DMZ 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 DMZ find?
LB56 DMZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; coolant leak; oil leak.

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