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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 XBLMOT history

LB56 XBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 200,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
200,729 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XBL was last recorded at 200,729 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 8,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,142 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
8,587 miles
Average per year
8,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,729 miles
  • 2021 – 192,142 miles
  • 2020 – 185,493 miles
  • 2019 – 177,049 miles
  • 2017 – 167,306 miles
  • 2016 – 159,101 miles
  • 2015 – 157,818 miles
  • 2014 – 148,910 miles
  • 2013 – 139,244 miles
  • 2012 – 128,207 miles
  • 2011 – 127,898 miles
  • 2010 – 116,085 miles
  • 2009 – 97,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,729 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,729 miles (+8,587)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    200,729 miles
    Test number
    816659209011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass192,142 miles (+6,649)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,142 miles
    Test number
    105993944833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass185,493 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    185,493 miles
    Test number
    313709858312
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail185,491 miles (+8,442)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,491 miles
    Test number
    505967690522
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,049 miles (+9,743)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,049 miles
    Test number
    569697143664
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass167,306 miles (+3,036)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,306 miles
    Test number
    678306814610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail164,270 miles (+5,169)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,270 miles
    Test number
    814905186507
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass159,101 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,101 miles
    Test number
    527127292173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass157,818 miles (+194)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    157,818 miles
    Test number
    885018325082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail157,624 miles (+8,714)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,624 miles
    Test number
    509079215035
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass148,910 miles (+9,666)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    148,910 miles
    Test number
    237375214082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass139,244 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    139,244 miles
    Test number
    397749713000
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail139,244 miles (+11,037)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,244 miles
    Test number
    745002613077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass128,207 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    128,207 miles
    Test number
    627833512029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,898 miles (+11,813)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,898 miles
    Test number
    916714861359
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,085 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    116,085 miles
    Test number
    710253460372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,078 miles (+18,265)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    203462650361
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass97,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    97,813 miles
    Test number
    840571139385
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 XBL

Does LB56 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XBL expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XBL?
The MOT on LB56 XBL expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XBL done?
LB56 XBL was recorded at 200,729 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 8,305 miles a year.
Has LB56 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XBL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 XBL 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 XBL find?
LB56 XBL passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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