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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LD56 ZNSMOT history

LD56 ZNS is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2026.

LD56 ZNS black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,914 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZNS was last recorded at 153,914 miles on 20 Sept 2026, 1,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,672 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,242 miles
Average per year
6,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,914 miles
  • 2025 – 152,672 miles
  • 2024 – 143,170 miles
  • 2023 – 134,253 miles
  • 2022 – 124,841 miles
  • 2021 – 118,907 miles
  • 2020 – 112,839 miles
  • 2019 – 109,901 miles
  • 2018 – 104,817 miles
  • 2017 – 99,162 miles
  • 2016 – 92,796 miles
  • 2015 – 85,052 miles
  • 2014 – 80,350 miles
  • 2013 – 74,905 miles
  • 2012 – 68,122 miles
  • 2011 – 62,808 miles
  • 2010 – 55,313 miles
  • 2009 – 49,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn 1.6/2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,914 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,914 miles
    Test number
    806465772546
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,914 miles (+1,242)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,914 miles
    Test number
    590768883266
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,672 miles (+9,502)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,672 miles
    Test number
    962625111124
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,170 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,170 miles
    Test number
    848677180386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn to zero/close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail143,167 miles (+8,914)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,167 miles
    Test number
    306200268869
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn to zero/close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,253 miles (+9,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,253 miles
    Test number
    322798499535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner shoulder wearing

  7. Pass124,841 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,841 miles
    Test number
    164882890176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail124,796 miles (+5,889)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,796 miles
    Test number
    284266726607
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass118,907 miles (+6,068)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,907 miles
    Test number
    663085467193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower lower rear suspension arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower lower rear suspension arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass112,839 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,839 miles
    Test number
    978143882961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,901 miles (+5,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,901 miles
    Test number
    445607840242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted . also under vehicle body covers fitted .

  12. Pass104,817 miles (+5,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,817 miles
    Test number
    516411682354
    • AdvisoryLower sills covers fitted. .also engine under tray .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass99,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    859837803144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,162 miles (+6,366)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    385495537212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass92,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    632422969249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail92,796 miles (+7,744)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    285595751724
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,052 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    908361865123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteD/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.
    • NoteD/s and p/s rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders . !!

  18. Fail85,052 miles (+4,702)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    607431365111
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteD/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.
    • NoteD/s and p/s rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders . !!

  19. Pass80,350 miles (+5,445)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,350 miles
    Test number
    968378064124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteD/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

  20. Pass74,905 miles (+6,783)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    257042363183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  21. Pass68,122 miles (+5,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,122 miles
    Test number
    238447462145
    • NoteD/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

  22. Pass62,808 miles (+7,495)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,808 miles
    Test number
    199672871158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteD/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted

  23. Pass55,313 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,313 miles
    Test number
    610299060139
    • NoteD/s and p/s front tyres are new.

  24. Fail55,311 miles (+6,203)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    532478460193
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,108 miles
    Test number
    514323779195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ZNS

Does LD56 ZNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZNS is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZNS?
The MOT on LD56 ZNS is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ZNS done?
LD56 ZNS was recorded at 153,914 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2026, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZNS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZNS 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 ZNS find?
LD56 ZNS passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear, and 3 more.

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