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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 ZNEMOT history

LB56 ZNE is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
214,316 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZNE was last recorded at 214,316 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 5,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,708 miles · 25 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,608 miles
Average per year
9,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,316 miles
  • 2023 – 208,708 miles
  • 2022 – 201,050 miles
  • 2021 – 189,411 miles
  • 2020 – 180,853 miles
  • 2019 – 174,371 miles
  • 2018 – 165,526 miles
  • 2017 – 158,001 miles
  • 2016 – 150,745 miles
  • 2015 – 143,796 miles
  • 2014 – 133,160 miles
  • 2013 – 125,367 miles
  • 2012 – 116,152 miles
  • 2011 – 109,294 miles
  • 2010 – 102,664 miles
  • 2009 – 75,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,316 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    214,316 miles
    Test number
    758232446890
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

  2. Fail214,316 miles (+5,608)7 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,316 miles
    Test number
    683114045457
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

  3. Pass208,708 miles (+7,658)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    208,708 miles
    Test number
    799309563351
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass201,050 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,050 miles
    Test number
    398761137221
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail201,041 miles (+11,630)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,041 miles
    Test number
    247565147179
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass189,411 miles (+8,558)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    189,411 miles
    Test number
    491706961230
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass180,853 miles (+6,482)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,853 miles
    Test number
    273014083925
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass174,371 miles (+8,845)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,371 miles
    Test number
    437944205721
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass165,526 miles (+7,525)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    165,526 miles
    Test number
    186429816999
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake only just passed required efficiency

  10. Pass158,001 miles (+7,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    158,001 miles
    Test number
    123175380095
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

  11. Pass150,745 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    150,745 miles
    Test number
    791249181037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,796 miles (+10,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,796 miles
    Test number
    821363639410
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass133,160 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    133,160 miles
    Test number
    867096614388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteKnocking noise coming when driving possibly from mount or bush

  14. Fail133,160 miles (+7,793)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,160 miles
    Test number
    867936514373
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteKnocking noise coming when driving possibly from mount or bush

  15. Pass125,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,367 miles
    Test number
    207514793219
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  16. Fail125,365 miles (+9,213)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,365 miles
    Test number
    355374293409
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  17. Pass116,152 miles (+6,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    296162792293
    • 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)

  18. Pass109,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    115831091274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail109,292 miles (+6,628)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    369561591267
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass102,664 miles (+26,692)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    203781790201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    441897019485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ZNE

Does LB56 ZNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 ZNE expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZNE?
The MOT on LB56 ZNE expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 ZNE done?
LB56 ZNE was recorded at 214,316 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 9,217 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZNE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZNE 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 ZNE find?
LB56 ZNE passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 6 more.

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