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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LD56 ZFGMOT history

LD56 ZFG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LD56 ZFG silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,844 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZFG was last recorded at 146,844 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 17,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,010 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
17,834 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,844 miles
  • 2025 – 129,010 miles
  • 2023 – 128,140 miles
  • 2022 – 126,544 miles
  • 2021 – 122,878 miles
  • 2020 – 119,611 miles
  • 2019 – 116,073 miles
  • 2018 – 111,085 miles
  • 2017 – 106,942 miles
  • 2016 – 99,902 miles
  • 2015 – 96,917 miles
  • 2014 – 92,245 miles
  • 2013 – 87,525 miles
  • 2012 – 81,891 miles
  • 2011 – 77,402 miles
  • 2010 – 72,286 miles
  • 2009 – 66,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,844 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,844 miles (+17,834)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,844 miles
    Test number
    917495111370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,010 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,010 miles
    Test number
    656755885878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,140 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    289590411500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,544 miles (+3,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,544 miles
    Test number
    506412397155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,878 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,878 miles
    Test number
    404779298211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail122,875 miles (+3,264)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,875 miles
    Test number
    454571265283
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,611 miles (+3,538)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    618132827431
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  8. Pass116,073 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,073 miles
    Test number
    268338372323
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,073 miles (+4,988)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,073 miles
    Test number
    130582437270
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,085 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    974897111582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,054 miles (+4,112)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    290393305028
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,942 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    563628384940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail106,919 miles (+7,017)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,919 miles
    Test number
    411365819930
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,902 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    841197051181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

  15. Pass96,917 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    955754218770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,245 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    458099544260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,525 miles (+5,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,525 miles
    Test number
    219209453225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass81,891 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    199659852235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail81,864 miles (+4,462)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,864 miles
    Test number
    326898152244
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass77,402 miles (+5,116)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    109706861268
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront console bushes perished
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot deterioating

  21. Pass72,286 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    401570170249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail72,286 miles (+5,618)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    732130370257
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass66,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,668 miles
    Test number
    333191779418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD56 ZFG

Does LD56 ZFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZFG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZFG?
The MOT on LD56 ZFG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ZFG done?
LD56 ZFG was recorded at 146,844 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZFG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZFG 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 ZFG find?
LD56 ZFG passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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