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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 FAOMOT history

LB56 FAO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 203,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
203,444 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FAO was last recorded at 203,444 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 11,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,878 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,566 miles
Average per year
10,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,444 miles
  • 2024 – 191,878 miles
  • 2023 – 179,895 miles
  • 2022 – 170,059 miles
  • 2021 – 160,865 miles
  • 2020 – 152,400 miles
  • 2019 – 142,020 miles
  • 2018 – 118,959 miles
  • 2017 – 98,161 miles
  • 2016 – 87,554 miles
  • 2015 – 80,001 miles
  • 2014 – 72,549 miles
  • 2013 – 63,709 miles
  • 2012 – 54,215 miles
  • 2011 – 49,236 miles
  • 2010 – 43,996 miles
  • 2009 – 37,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,444 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 chip in windscreen

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,444 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,444 miles
    Test number
    789249400232
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail203,444 miles (+11,566)1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,444 miles
    Test number
    935568434252
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass191,878 miles (+11,983)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,878 miles
    Test number
    614273975097
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass179,895 miles (+9,836)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,895 miles
    Test number
    965620820314
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LED's missing (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass170,059 miles (+9,194)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,059 miles
    Test number
    275230667745
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,865 miles (+8,465)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,865 miles
    Test number
    435923096645
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,400 miles (+10,380)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,400 miles
    Test number
    906413597695
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated

  8. Pass142,020 miles (+23,061)6 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,020 miles
    Test number
    985300791156
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 LEDs (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes slightly unbonded

  9. Pass118,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,959 miles
    Test number
    160998150601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Fail118,959 miles (+20,798)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,959 miles
    Test number
    276138676600
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass98,161 miles (+10,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    355037969784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass87,554 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,554 miles
    Test number
    435536563497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,001 miles (+7,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,001 miles
    Test number
    842787988083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass72,549 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    179180084213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,709 miles (+9,494)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    539047943220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,215 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    277455852252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,236 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,236 miles
    Test number
    445905421260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,996 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    183751720282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,996 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    302071920295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,630 miles
    Test number
    651933599237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,630 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,630 miles
    Test number
    891053499268
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB56 FAO

Does LB56 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FAO is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FAO?
The MOT on LB56 FAO is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FAO done?
LB56 FAO was recorded at 203,444 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 10,395 miles a year.
Has LB56 FAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FAO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 FAO 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 FAO find?
LB56 FAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush, and 4 more.

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