Volkswagen Passat
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
LB56 TXCMOT history
LB56 TXC is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 201,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 201,171 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 TXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 TXC was last recorded at 201,171 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 6,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Apr 2015: 94,971 miles, lower than 884,991 miles on 24 Apr 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 194,224 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,947 miles
- Average per year
- 9,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 201,171 miles
- 2024 – 194,224 miles
- 2023 – 185,018 miles
- 2022 – 175,603 miles
- 2021 – 167,067 miles
- 2020 – 157,469 miles
- 2019 – 140,002 miles
- 2018 – 122,757 miles
- 2017 – 108,731 miles
- 2016 – 99,534 miles
- 2015 – 94,971 miles
- 2014 – 884,991 miles
- 2013 – 80,744 miles
- 2012 – 70,162 miles
- 2010 – 58,588 miles
- 2009 – 42,774 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake fluid contaminated
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,171 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 201,171 miles
- Test number
- 395718061239
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail201,171 miles (+6,947)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,171 miles
- Test number
- 368405805979
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass194,224 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 194,224 miles
- Test number
- 878873742455
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded
Fail194,224 miles (+9,206)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,224 miles
- Test number
- 625681627847
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded
Pass185,018 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 185,018 miles
- Test number
- 504408764932
- MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail185,018 miles (+9,415)2 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,018 miles
- Test number
- 799539485012
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorSeat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass175,603 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 175,603 miles
- Test number
- 721986905218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail175,589 miles (+8,522)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,589 miles
- Test number
- 823651329142
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,067 miles (+9,598)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 167,067 miles
- Test number
- 189075962553
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass157,469 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 157,469 miles
- Test number
- 478547348721
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail157,468 miles (+17,466)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,468 miles
- Test number
- 360010919124
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,002 miles (+17,245)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,002 miles
- Test number
- 607657341519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,757 miles (+14,026)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 122,757 miles
- Test number
- 421864050484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroaded
Pass108,731 miles (+6,724)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 108,731 miles
- Test number
- 112819708166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,007 miles (+2,473)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 102,007 miles
- Test number
- 759745351482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,534 miles (+4,563)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 99,534 miles
- Test number
- 324013214455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 94,971 miles
- Test number
- 355303705151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,971 miles (-790,020)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,971 miles
- Test number
- 645493605169
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass884,991 miles (+796,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 884,991 miles
- Test number
- 617384014189
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail88,499 miles (+7,755)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,499 miles
- Test number
- 625413014185
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/sr suspension bump stop seperated from shock absorber
Pass80,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,744 miles
- Test number
- 458775983051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,744 miles (+10,582)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,744 miles
- Test number
- 577114083046
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass70,162 miles (+11,574)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,162 miles
- Test number
- 636059812031
- 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)
Pass58,588 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 58,588 miles
- Test number
- 881493120390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail58,588 miles (+15,814)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,588 miles
- Test number
- 100813620382
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,774 miles
- Test number
- 543086409382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,773 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,773 miles
- Test number
- 533276509332
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- 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)
- NoteO/s repeater lamp lens damaged
- NoteRegistration plate lamps dim
Questions about LB56 TXC
- Does LB56 TXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TXC is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 TXC?
- The MOT on LB56 TXC is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 TXC done?
- LB56 TXC was recorded at 201,171 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 9,871 miles a year.
- Has LB56 TXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 TXC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 TXC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 TXC find?
- LB56 TXC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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