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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,986 cc

LB59 EWUMOT history

LB59 EWU is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 180,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
180,548 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 EWU was last recorded at 180,548 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,521 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
11,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,548 miles
  • 2021 – 174,537 miles
  • 2020 – 170,168 miles
  • 2019 – 163,242 miles
  • 2018 – 154,147 miles
  • 2017 – 128,941 miles
  • 2016 – 111,463 miles
  • 2015 – 97,124 miles
  • 2014 – 87,144 miles
  • 2013 – 80,268 miles
  • 2012 – 60,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,548 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Clutch judder when pulling away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,548 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,548 miles
    Test number
    280373453841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail180,521 miles (+5,984)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,521 miles
    Test number
    953454149822
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass174,537 miles (+4,369)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,537 miles
    Test number
    445475684317
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
  4. Pass170,168 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,168 miles
    Test number
    451727041757
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch judder when pulling away
  5. Fail170,158 miles (+6,916)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,158 miles
    Test number
    635995654064
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch judder when pulling away
  6. Pass163,242 miles (+9,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,242 miles
    Test number
    423948372367
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  7. Pass154,147 miles (+25,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    154,147 miles
    Test number
    821366349127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to make full inspection
  8. Pass128,941 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    954575534335
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under the car
  9. Fail128,854 miles (+17,391)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    457572578161
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under the car
  10. Pass111,463 miles (+14,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,463 miles
    Test number
    221421182650
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake auto hold function disabled
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass97,124 miles (+9,980)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,124 miles
    Test number
    999598726172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,144 miles (+6,876)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,144 miles
    Test number
    115544754318
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass80,268 miles (+19,795)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    155365623332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    229167922303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 EWU

Does LB59 EWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 EWU expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EWU?
The MOT on LB59 EWU expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 EWU done?
LB59 EWU was recorded at 180,548 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 11,921 miles a year.
Has LB59 EWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EWU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB59 EWU 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 LB59 EWU find?
LB59 EWU passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear lower; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear, and 3 more.

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