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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LB57 BVUMOT history

LB57 BVU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2026
Mileage
166,781 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 BVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 BVU was last recorded at 166,781 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 2,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,623 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,158 miles
Average per year
9,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,781 miles
  • 2024 – 164,623 miles
  • 2023 – 159,998 miles
  • 2022 – 149,245 miles
  • 2021 – 138,858 miles
  • 2019 – 129,919 miles
  • 2018 – 122,605 miles
  • 2017 – 117,464 miles
  • 2016 – 109,314 miles
  • 2015 – 98,195 miles
  • 2014 – 97,815 miles
  • 2013 – 72,099 miles
  • 2012 – 54,114 miles
  • 2011 – 31,971 miles
  • 2010 – 23,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,781 miles (+2,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,781 miles
    Test number
    977233914014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass164,623 miles (+4,625)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,623 miles
    Test number
    584288742035
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,998 miles (+10,753)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,998 miles
    Test number
    936787774268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,245 miles (+10,387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,245 miles
    Test number
    328000792366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,858 miles
    Test number
    203142268581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,858 miles (+8,939)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,858 miles
    Test number
    969562531606
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,919 miles (+7,314)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,919 miles
    Test number
    805758018985
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,605 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    942946882088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,464 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,464 miles
    Test number
    705387720380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,314 miles (+11,119)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    963016916449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,195 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,195 miles
    Test number
    834449845636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail98,195 miles (+380)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,195 miles
    Test number
    691953305878
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass97,815 miles (+8,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,815 miles
    Test number
    359002984286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass89,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    147220594426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,729 miles (+17,630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    236860194056
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  16. Pass72,099 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    537271663259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    129952603120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail62,188 miles (+8,074)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    216072103187
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass54,114 miles (+10,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    557189862207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass43,680 miles (+11,709)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    615315202128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,971 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    908504471262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    320788290274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 BVU

Does LB57 BVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 BVU expired on 19 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 BVU?
The MOT on LB57 BVU expired on 19 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 BVU done?
LB57 BVU was recorded at 166,781 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 9,903 miles a year.
Has LB57 BVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 BVU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 BVU 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 LB57 BVU find?
LB57 BVU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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