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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LD56 BSVMOT history

LD56 BSV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LD56 BSV grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,711 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BSV was last recorded at 148,711 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,671 miles · 15 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
8,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,711 miles
  • 2024 – 138,509 miles
  • 2023 – 128,688 miles
  • 2022 – 116,948 miles
  • 2021 – 102,812 miles
  • 2020 – 81,235 miles
  • 2019 – 74,733 miles
  • 2018 – 71,043 miles
  • 2017 – 66,568 miles
  • 2016 – 60,791 miles
  • 2015 – 56,088 miles
  • 2014 – 49,457 miles
  • 2013 – 41,243 miles
  • 2012 – 34,687 miles
  • 2011 – 28,540 miles
  • 2010 – 20,837 miles
  • 2009 – 12,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,711 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,711 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,711 miles
    Test number
    721981693835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,671 miles (+10,162)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,671 miles
    Test number
    643389899502
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass138,509 miles (+9,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,509 miles
    Test number
    318140783674
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edges worn smooth
  4. Pass128,688 miles (+11,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,688 miles
    Test number
    400067944213
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar drop link upper rubber slight split
  5. Pass116,948 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,948 miles
    Test number
    947873643207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail116,945 miles (+14,133)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    858780927866
    • DangerousCentral Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass102,812 miles (+21,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    836819025282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass81,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,235 miles
    Test number
    370449387735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail81,235 miles (+6,502)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,235 miles
    Test number
    565038324932
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass74,733 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,733 miles
    Test number
    754622295710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,043 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,043 miles
    Test number
    785758851721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,568 miles (+5,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,568 miles
    Test number
    584528625627
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass60,791 miles (+4,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    159069085221
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass56,088 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,088 miles
    Test number
    554604048211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,457 miles (+8,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,457 miles
    Test number
    405545624285
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass41,243 miles (+6,556)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,243 miles
    Test number
    545713333259
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre perished.
  17. Pass34,687 miles (+6,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,687 miles
    Test number
    159852142270
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass28,540 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    726406331268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,837 miles (+8,638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,837 miles
    Test number
    340208320497
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass12,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,199 miles
    Test number
    172633739263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BSV

Does LD56 BSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BSV is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BSV?
The MOT on LD56 BSV is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BSV done?
LD56 BSV was recorded at 148,711 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 8,369 miles a year.
Has LD56 BSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BSV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 BSV 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 LD56 BSV find?
LD56 BSV passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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