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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 FVMMOT history

LB56 FVM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 208,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
208,601 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FVM was last recorded at 208,601 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 2,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,985 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,616 miles
Average per year
10,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,601 miles
  • 2024 – 205,985 miles
  • 2023 – 198,921 miles
  • 2022 – 191,813 miles
  • 2021 – 181,438 miles
  • 2020 – 172,853 miles
  • 2019 – 161,863 miles
  • 2018 – 147,319 miles
  • 2017 – 136,148 miles
  • 2016 – 124,390 miles
  • 2015 – 112,582 miles
  • 2014 – 99,791 miles
  • 2013 – 87,796 miles
  • 2012 – 75,791 miles
  • 2011 – 63,776 miles
  • 2010 – 52,206 miles
  • 2009 – 40,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,601 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wing arches corroded. covered over with tape

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,601 miles (+2,616)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    208,601 miles
    Test number
    913161604966
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing arches corroded. covered over with tape

  2. Pass205,985 miles (+7,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    205,985 miles
    Test number
    834591875697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass198,921 miles (+7,108)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    198,921 miles
    Test number
    987911112162
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass191,813 miles (+10,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,813 miles
    Test number
    469972642030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,438 miles (+8,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,438 miles
    Test number
    124339729981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,853 miles (+10,990)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,853 miles
    Test number
    678925100132
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass161,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,863 miles
    Test number
    417095428462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

  8. Fail161,863 miles (+14,544)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,863 miles
    Test number
    905441462140
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

  9. Pass147,319 miles (+11,171)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,319 miles
    Test number
    899669569243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,148 miles (+11,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,148 miles
    Test number
    587027668441
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass124,390 miles (+11,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,390 miles
    Test number
    376985441173
    • 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)

  12. Pass112,582 miles (+12,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,582 miles
    Test number
    619064058508
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside headlamp (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass99,791 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,791 miles
    Test number
    735445294236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail99,429 miles (+11,633)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,429 miles
    Test number
    248307184285
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass87,796 miles (+12,005)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    759897693270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,791 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    409781192201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside indicator repeater slightly dim
    • NoteTrim under nearside front floor hanging down

  17. Fail75,791 miles (+12,015)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    748971692270
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside indicator repeater slightly dim
    • NoteTrim under nearside front floor hanging down

  18. Pass63,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    176437991203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail63,776 miles (+11,570)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    679487791231
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    400168380268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail52,206 miles (+11,297)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    823378080229
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass40,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,909 miles
    Test number
    831192299293
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 FVM

Does LB56 FVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 FVM expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FVM?
The MOT on LB56 FVM expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 FVM done?
LB56 FVM was recorded at 208,601 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 10,490 miles a year.
Has LB56 FVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FVM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 FVM 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 FVM find?
LB56 FVM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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