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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LD56 ZFJMOT history

LD56 ZFJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 198,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2021.

LD56 ZFJ silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
198,365 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZFJ was last recorded at 198,365 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 6,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2012: 81,082 miles, lower than 119,535 miles on 29 Oct 2012.

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
192,226 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,139 miles
Average per year
8,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 198,365 miles
  • 2020 – 192,226 miles
  • 2019 – 188,244 miles
  • 2018 – 181,167 miles
  • 2017 – 169,207 miles
  • 2016 – 161,143 miles
  • 2015 – 142,500 miles
  • 2014 – 124,920 miles
  • 2013 – 109,428 miles
  • 2012 – 81,082 miles
  • 2011 – 109,282 miles
  • 2010 – 99,596 miles
  • 2009 – 89,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trilling arm / both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted/ vehicle presented in wet condition

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,365 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    198,365 miles
    Test number
    337707955673
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trilling arm / both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted/ vehicle presented in wet condition

  2. Fail198,365 miles (+6,139)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,365 miles
    Test number
    465829349260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trilling arm / both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted/ vehicle presented in wet condition

  3. Pass192,226 miles (+3,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,226 miles
    Test number
    876591485036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,244 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,244 miles
    Test number
    761492856967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail188,241 miles (+7,074)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,241 miles
    Test number
    927718251123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass181,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    181,167 miles
    Test number
    454913180072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail181,167 miles (+11,960)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,167 miles
    Test number
    103421591374
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass169,207 miles (+8,064)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    169,207 miles
    Test number
    464210415120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,143 miles (+18,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,143 miles
    Test number
    583021969498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass142,500 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,500 miles
    Test number
    773917965682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail142,117 miles (+17,197)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    263152936014
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass124,920 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    124,920 miles
    Test number
    117536224373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s head light condensated

  13. Fail124,912 miles (+15,484)8 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,912 miles
    Test number
    137613824366
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s head light condensated

  14. Pass109,428 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    459529433358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail109,428 miles (+28,346)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    497148633320
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass81,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,082 miles
    Test number
    708228942345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail81,082 miles (-38,453)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,082 miles
    Test number
    805407742300
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,535 miles (+10,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,535 miles
    Test number
    986493202311
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass109,282 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,282 miles
    Test number
    627796181261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,276 miles (+9,680)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    507523281296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass99,596 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,596 miles
    Test number
    234166780250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    912077189239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD56 ZFJ

Does LD56 ZFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ZFJ expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZFJ?
The MOT on LD56 ZFJ expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ZFJ done?
LD56 ZFJ was recorded at 198,365 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 8,921 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZFJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 ZFJ find?
LD56 ZFJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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