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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB56 UXZMOT history

LB56 UXZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,566 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UXZ was last recorded at 168,566 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 5,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2016: 110,290 miles, lower than 116,438 miles on 20 Aug 2015.

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
162,779 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,787 miles
Average per year
5,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,566 miles
  • 2025 – 162,779 miles
  • 2024 – 155,437 miles
  • 2023 – 149,178 miles
  • 2022 – 143,023 miles
  • 2021 – 137,423 miles
  • 2020 – 132,170 miles
  • 2019 – 127,202 miles
  • 2018 – 119,897 miles
  • 2017 – 113,236 miles
  • 2016 – 110,290 miles
  • 2015 – 116,438 miles
  • 2014 – 101,803 miles
  • 2013 – 98,230 miles
  • 2012 – 94,861 miles
  • 2011 – 90,783 miles
  • 2010 – 86,905 miles
  • 2009 – 81,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,566 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,566 miles (+5,787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,566 miles
    Test number
    216712497919
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,779 miles (+7,342)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,779 miles
    Test number
    447497192148
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,437 miles (+6,259)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,437 miles
    Test number
    909510270313
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,178 miles (+6,155)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,178 miles
    Test number
    409689305073
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass143,023 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,023 miles
    Test number
    634403445982
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Fail143,016 miles (+5,593)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,016 miles
    Test number
    716522822850
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass137,423 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,423 miles
    Test number
    356066729994
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail137,408 miles (+5,238)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,408 miles
    Test number
    739483243115
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,170 miles (+4,968)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,170 miles
    Test number
    223133277804
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,202 miles (+7,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    374996804967
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt casing missing

  11. Pass119,897 miles (+6,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,897 miles
    Test number
    793265638481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass113,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    808031491732
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  13. Fail113,224 miles (+2,934)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    577788479925
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  14. Pass110,290 miles (-6,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    483054053239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass116,438 miles (+14,635)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,438 miles
    Test number
    161447676035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,803 miles (+3,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    656731734282
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass98,230 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    139791933256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,861 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,861 miles
    Test number
    497210332221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  19. Pass94,861 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,861 miles
    Test number
    525430132276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,783 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    817965111281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,905 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,905 miles
    Test number
    382098910286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,798 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,798 miles
    Test number
    970427299128
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Questions about LB56 UXZ

Does LB56 UXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 UXZ is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UXZ?
The MOT on LB56 UXZ is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 UXZ done?
LB56 UXZ was recorded at 168,566 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,043 miles a year.
Has LB56 UXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UXZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 UXZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 UXZ find?
LB56 UXZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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