
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass137,757 miles (+10,944)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 137,757 miles
- Test number
- 638197368331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,813 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 126,813 miles
- Test number
- 178340777929
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass105,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 105,021 miles
- Test number
- 975022788866
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass95,228 miles (+10,339)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 95,228 miles
- Test number
- 666813019169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,889 miles (+2,671)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 84,889 miles
- Test number
- 254151494494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,218 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 82,218 miles
- Test number
- 739127492590
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
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
Pass77,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 77,365 miles
- Test number
- 419196015011
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass72,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 72,013 miles
- Test number
- 649000624034
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass66,643 miles (+6,002)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 66,643 miles
- Test number
- 415322023004
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass53,098 miles (+8,154)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 53,098 miles
- Test number
- 799040121072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,944 miles (-348)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 44,944 miles
- Test number
- 173828620067
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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