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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LC54 DXMMOT history

LC54 DXM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 202,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LC54 DXM blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
202,041 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 DXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 DXM was last recorded at 202,041 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 8,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,968 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,073 miles
Average per year
8,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,041 miles
  • 2025 – 193,968 miles
  • 2024 – 181,763 miles
  • 2023 – 170,931 miles
  • 2021 – 163,718 miles
  • 2020 – 157,883 miles
  • 2019 – 152,566 miles
  • 2017 – 136,428 miles
  • 2016 – 121,628 miles
  • 2014 – 110,255 miles
  • 2013 – 99,607 miles
  • 2012 – 89,379 miles
  • 2011 – 80,700 miles
  • 2010 – 74,443 miles
  • 2009 – 68,885 miles
  • 2008 – 62,431 miles
  • 2007 – 44,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,041 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAdvise attention to centre pipe clamp corroded

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,041 miles (+8,073)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    202,041 miles
    Test number
    146390885989
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise attention to centre pipe clamp corroded

  2. Pass193,968 miles (+17)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    193,968 miles
    Test number
    599268087064
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail193,951 miles (+12,188)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,951 miles
    Test number
    136329411570
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass181,763 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,763 miles
    Test number
    911890867911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail181,763 miles (+10,832)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,763 miles
    Test number
    728092608543
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass170,931 miles (+7,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,931 miles
    Test number
    836472910918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joining sleeve corroded

  7. Pass163,718 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,718 miles
    Test number
    923699148506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,883 miles (+5,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,883 miles
    Test number
    552618120947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv boot perishing

  9. Pass152,566 miles (+7,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,566 miles
    Test number
    763450490125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot perishing

  10. Pass144,911 miles (+8,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,911 miles
    Test number
    161629519114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass136,428 miles (+7,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,428 miles
    Test number
    184608704468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass128,840 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    943141238359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail128,801 miles (+7,173)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,801 miles
    Test number
    630157723183
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass121,628 miles (+11,373)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,628 miles
    Test number
    442763880954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,255 miles (+10,648)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    775757334314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,607 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    405920443364
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass99,607 miles (+10,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    648850943302
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass89,379 miles (+8,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    565633452311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    486408541471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,700 miles (+6,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    298418841353
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass74,443 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    440926050314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,437 miles (+5,552)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    983335550351
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass68,885 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    900351559342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,431 miles (+18,080)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    633544668320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,351 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,351 miles
    Test number
    563195097245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOSF tyre on 3mm, but worn inner edge.

  26. Fail44,351 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,351 miles
    Test number
    914605197273
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOSF tyre on 3mm, but worn inner edge.

Questions about LC54 DXM

Does LC54 DXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC54 DXM is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC54 DXM?
The MOT on LC54 DXM is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC54 DXM done?
LC54 DXM was recorded at 202,041 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,638 miles a year.
Has LC54 DXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 DXM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC54 DXM 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 LC54 DXM find?
LC54 DXM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe to centre pipe, and 3 more.

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