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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 UWAMOT history

LB56 UWA is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 271,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2025
Mileage
271,868 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UWA
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
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UWA was last recorded at 271,868 miles on 18 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2024: 271,868 miles, lower than 284,373 miles on 12 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
284,373 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Average per year
15,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 271,868 miles
  • 2023 – 284,373 miles
  • 2022 – 241,543 miles
  • 2020 – 216,741 miles
  • 2019 – 198,175 miles
  • 2018 – 180,032 miles
  • 2017 – 165,853 miles
  • 2016 – 156,333 miles
  • 2015 – 140,340 miles
  • 2014 – 134,239 miles
  • 2013 – 125,872 miles
  • 2012 – 116,316 miles
  • 2011 – 97,535 miles
  • 2010 – 73,549 miles
  • 2009 – 50,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,868 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing coveredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,868 miles (-12,505)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    271,868 miles
    Test number
    457676778807
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing covered
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass284,373 miles (+42,830)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    284,373 miles
    Test number
    511585844591
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing covered
    • AdvisoryRear bumper misaligned

  3. Pass241,543 miles (+24,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    241,543 miles
    Test number
    251758631804
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass216,741 miles (+18,566)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    216,741 miles
    Test number
    937281620314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,175 miles (+18,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    198,175 miles
    Test number
    259833400040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass180,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    180,032 miles
    Test number
    775950103706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail180,032 miles (+14,179)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,032 miles
    Test number
    821932984565
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass165,853 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    165,853 miles
    Test number
    953339597443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail165,832 miles (+9,499)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,832 miles
    Test number
    542483113690
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass156,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    156,333 miles
    Test number
    723701807665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail156,333 miles (+15,993)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,333 miles
    Test number
    455999047262
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass140,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,340 miles
    Test number
    114220780742
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail140,340 miles (+6,101)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,340 miles
    Test number
    978866742957
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Front (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass134,239 miles (+8,367)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,239 miles
    Test number
    697679064262
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass125,872 miles (+9,556)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,872 miles
    Test number
    698908983215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth sides Front Suspension arm rear bushes splitting
    • NoteSlight play in Nearside Front Suspension arm,front bush.

  16. Pass116,316 miles (+18,781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,316 miles
    Test number
    168577282297
    • NoteSlight play in Nearside Front suspension arm front bush

  17. Pass97,535 miles (+23,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    476747021424
    • 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)

  18. Pass73,549 miles (+23,423)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    640567430386
    • NoteBoth front tryes are close to legal limit.
    • NoteFront discs and pads getting low.
    • NoteRear discs and pads getting low.

  19. Pass50,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,126 miles
    Test number
    543582749331
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 UWA

Does LB56 UWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 UWA expired on 17 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UWA?
The MOT on LB56 UWA expired on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 UWA done?
LB56 UWA was recorded at 271,868 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 15,264 miles a year.
Has LB56 UWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UWA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LB56 UWA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 UWA find?
LB56 UWA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp insecure; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, and 3 more.

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