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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LD56 ZFOMOT history

LD56 ZFO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LD56 ZFO grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,599 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZFO
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
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZFO was last recorded at 172,599 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2010: 44,944 miles, lower than 45,292 miles on 2 Oct 2009.

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
172,599 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,599 miles
  • 2025 – 169,806 miles
  • 2024 – 165,244 miles
  • 2023 – 158,819 miles
  • 2022 – 150,143 miles
  • 2021 – 137,757 miles
  • 2020 – 126,813 miles
  • 2019 – 115,918 miles
  • 2018 – 105,021 miles
  • 2017 – 95,228 miles
  • 2016 – 84,889 miles
  • 2015 – 77,365 miles
  • 2014 – 72,013 miles
  • 2013 – 66,643 miles
  • 2012 – 60,641 miles
  • 2011 – 53,098 miles
  • 2010 – 44,944 miles
  • 2009 – 45,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,599 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking or perishing separation recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking or perishing separation recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres steping on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms cracking or perishing separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,599 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,599 miles
    Test number
    664693841287
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking or perishing separation recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking or perishing separation recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres steping on inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms cracking or perishing separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail172,599 miles (+2,793)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,599 miles
    Test number
    488216707566
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorBraking system leaking pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking or perishing separation recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking or perishing separation recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres steping on inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms cracking or perishing separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass169,806 miles (+4,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    169,806 miles
    Test number
    894143935482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass165,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,244 miles
    Test number
    827926714130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail165,244 miles (+6,425)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,244 miles
    Test number
    607930950485
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass158,819 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,819 miles
    Test number
    278619887192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail158,819 miles (+8,676)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,819 miles
    Test number
    134145889719
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass150,143 miles (+12,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,143 miles
    Test number
    511423256432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass137,757 miles (+10,944)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,757 miles
    Test number
    638197368331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,813 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,813 miles
    Test number
    178340777929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,798 miles (+10,880)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    292705076215
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass115,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,918 miles
    Test number
    602055773658
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail115,918 miles (+10,897)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,918 miles
    Test number
    435139223376
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass105,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,021 miles
    Test number
    975022788866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,021 miles (+9,793)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,021 miles
    Test number
    789225239838
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass95,228 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    666813019169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,889 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,889 miles
    Test number
    254151494494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,218 miles
    Test number
    739127492590
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
  19. Fail82,216 miles (+4,851)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,216 miles
    Test number
    488001601561
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
  20. Pass77,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,365 miles
    Test number
    419196015011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,365 miles (+5,352)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,365 miles
    Test number
    358886015079
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass72,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    649000624034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,013 miles (+5,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    625300724003
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass66,643 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    415322023004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,641 miles (+7,543)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,641 miles
    Test number
    416737112033
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
  26. Pass53,098 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    799040121072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,944 miles (-348)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    173828620067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    372415679222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  29. Fail45,292 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    864795779215
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LD56 ZFO

Does LD56 ZFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZFO is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZFO?
The MOT on LD56 ZFO is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ZFO done?
LD56 ZFO was recorded at 172,599 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 7,547 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZFO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 ZFO find?
LD56 ZFO passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking or perishing separation recommend replacement; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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