Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 VFMMOT history
LB56 VFM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 130,842 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,068 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 VFM
- 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
- 28 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 VFM was last recorded at 130,842 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,842 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,068 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,842 miles
- 2025 – 123,072 miles
- 2024 – 114,711 miles
- 2023 – 105,299 miles
- 2022 – 99,141 miles
- 2020 – 93,694 miles
- 2019 – 86,903 miles
- 2018 – 79,403 miles
- 2017 – 75,364 miles
- 2016 – 68,578 miles
- 2015 – 62,803 miles
- 2014 – 56,946 miles
- 2013 – 50,790 miles
- 2012 – 45,501 miles
- 2011 – 40,807 miles
- 2009 – 31,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,842 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,842 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 130,842 miles
- Test number
- 810591880271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail130,842 miles (+7,770)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,842 miles
- Test number
- 757351282196
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,072 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 123,072 miles
- Test number
- 567764140431
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,071 miles (+8,360)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,071 miles
- Test number
- 740657233937
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,711 miles (+9,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 114,711 miles
- Test number
- 964579826031
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass105,299 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 105,299 miles
- Test number
- 492691982466
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,297 miles (+6,156)2 major2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,297 miles
- Test number
- 852780859893
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,141 miles
- Test number
- 674484416842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,141 miles (+5,447)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,141 miles
- Test number
- 223039879548
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass93,694 miles (+6,791)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 93,694 miles
- Test number
- 631383602833
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass86,903 miles (+7,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,903 miles
- Test number
- 282067425396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,403 miles (+4,039)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 79,403 miles
- Test number
- 918385642648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,364 miles (+6,786)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 75,364 miles
- Test number
- 134268223492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 68,578 miles
- Test number
- 891412296079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,576 miles (+5,773)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,576 miles
- Test number
- 747478958526
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,803 miles (+5,857)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 62,803 miles
- Test number
- 685279635153
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,946 miles (+6,156)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 56,946 miles
- Test number
- 509663244188
- NoteBoth wiper blades deteriorating
Pass50,790 miles (+5,289)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 50,790 miles
- Test number
- 316267923111
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
Pass45,501 miles (+4,694)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 45,501 miles
- Test number
- 366302342113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,807 miles (+9,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 40,807 miles
- Test number
- 216765741489
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,781 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 31,781 miles
- Test number
- 120781739392
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteN/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
Questions about LB56 VFM
- Does LB56 VFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VFM is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 VFM?
- The MOT on LB56 VFM is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 VFM done?
- LB56 VFM was recorded at 130,842 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,068 miles a year.
- Has LB56 VFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 VFM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 VFM 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 VFM find?
- LB56 VFM passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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