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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LB57 UPKMOT history

LB57 UPK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 209,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
209,189 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 UPK was last recorded at 209,189 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2020: 80,434 miles, lower than 164,387 miles on 1 Feb 2019.

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
209,074 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
10,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,189 miles
  • 2024 – 209,074 miles
  • 2023 – 208,658 miles
  • 2022 – 205,182 miles
  • 2021 – 196,417 miles
  • 2020 – 80,434 miles
  • 2019 – 164,387 miles
  • 2018 – 154,707 miles
  • 2017 – 142,883 miles
  • 2016 – 133,240 miles
  • 2015 – 119,387 miles
  • 2014 – 105,457 miles
  • 2013 – 90,917 miles
  • 2011 – 76,096 miles
  • 2010 – 60,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,189 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nail in both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,189 miles (+115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    209,189 miles
    Test number
    769089958009
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass209,074 miles (+416)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    209,074 miles
    Test number
    465520522782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass208,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    208,658 miles
    Test number
    601937598446
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail208,658 miles (+3,476)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,658 miles
    Test number
    275920344673
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass205,182 miles (+8,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,182 miles
    Test number
    475950164526
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass196,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    196,417 miles
    Test number
    426905896933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail196,417 miles (+115,983)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,417 miles
    Test number
    628347459293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,434 miles (-83,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    260684831439
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,387 miles (+9,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,387 miles
    Test number
    943352694142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass154,707 miles (+11,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,707 miles
    Test number
    872995813437
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass142,883 miles (+9,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,883 miles
    Test number
    303756971304
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass133,240 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,240 miles
    Test number
    919024422102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in both front tyres

  13. Fail133,231 miles (+13,844)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    742830338291
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in both front tyres

  14. Pass119,387 miles (+13,930)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,387 miles
    Test number
    239204225092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,457 miles (+14,540)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,457 miles
    Test number
    609313124063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,917 miles (+14,821)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,917 miles
    Test number
    145044923400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,096 miles (+15,395)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,096 miles
    Test number
    368729331303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,701 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    223540340391
    • NoteNearside rear tyre touching 3mm
    • NoteVery slight play in offside front steering arm

Questions about LB57 UPK

Does LB57 UPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 UPK expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UPK?
The MOT on LB57 UPK expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 UPK done?
LB57 UPK was recorded at 209,189 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 10,315 miles a year.
Has LB57 UPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UPK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 UPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 UPK find?
LB57 UPK passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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