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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 LBUMOT history

LB56 LBU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 225,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
225,485 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LBU
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
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LBU was last recorded at 225,485 miles on 9 Jul 2022, 4,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,954 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,531 miles
Average per year
10,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 225,485 miles
  • 2021 – 220,954 miles
  • 2020 – 217,444 miles
  • 2019 – 202,420 miles
  • 2018 – 194,796 miles
  • 2017 – 184,378 miles
  • 2016 – 172,385 miles
  • 2015 – 162,931 miles
  • 2014 – 152,376 miles
  • 2013 – 143,928 miles
  • 2012 – 131,724 miles
  • 2011 – 119,049 miles
  • 2010 – 105,397 miles
  • 2009 – 87,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,485 miles
  • 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))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s/f strut top mount slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s/f strut top mount slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,485 miles (+4,531)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    225,485 miles
    Test number
    749974895589
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass220,954 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    220,954 miles
    Test number
    545340564682
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported over axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f strut top mount slight play

  3. Fail220,949 miles (+3,505)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,949 miles
    Test number
    401232294692
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f strut top mount slight play

  4. Pass217,444 miles (+54)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    217,444 miles
    Test number
    798107243807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside front coil spring is fitted wrong way round
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake wiring is exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake wiring is exposed and damaged

  5. Fail217,390 miles (+14,970)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,390 miles
    Test number
    651473547736
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside front coil spring is fitted wrong way round
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake wiring is exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake wiring is exposed and damaged

  6. Pass202,420 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    202,420 miles
    Test number
    855938812409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail202,419 miles (+7,623)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,419 miles
    Test number
    870703766213
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass194,796 miles (+10,418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    194,796 miles
    Test number
    845083481450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass184,378 miles (+11,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    184,378 miles
    Test number
    332999147292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass172,385 miles (+9,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    172,385 miles
    Test number
    287190982950
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak from engine

  11. Pass162,931 miles (+10,555)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,931 miles
    Test number
    989338884439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,376 miles (+8,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,376 miles
    Test number
    675883254295
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass143,928 miles (+12,204)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    143,928 miles
    Test number
    959932083257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass131,724 miles (+12,675)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,724 miles
    Test number
    348501262412
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr inner tyre wear

  15. Pass119,049 miles (+13,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,049 miles
    Test number
    475579661220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,397 miles (+17,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    351887070209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,795 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    724619779206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  18. Pass87,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    741409679276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LBU

Does LB56 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LBU expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LBU?
The MOT on LB56 LBU expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LBU done?
LB56 LBU was recorded at 225,485 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2022, an average of 10,794 miles a year.
Has LB56 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LBU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 LBU 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 LBU find?
LB56 LBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2022 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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