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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LD56 ZYLMOT history

LD56 ZYL is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LD56 ZYL black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,215 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZYL was last recorded at 158,215 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,169 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
6,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,215 miles
  • 2025 – 157,169 miles
  • 2024 – 155,936 miles
  • 2023 – 154,756 miles
  • 2022 – 152,558 miles
  • 2021 – 149,335 miles
  • 2020 – 146,806 miles
  • 2018 – 143,580 miles
  • 2017 – 138,673 miles
  • 2016 – 134,534 miles
  • 2015 – 128,130 miles
  • 2014 – 122,638 miles
  • 2013 – 116,556 miles
  • 2012 – 110,061 miles
  • 2011 – 102,412 miles
  • 2010 – 80,190 miles
  • 2009 – 53,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,215 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,215 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,215 miles
    Test number
    220608309318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,169 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,169 miles
    Test number
    405047509563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,936 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,936 miles
    Test number
    100303782961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,756 miles (+2,198)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,756 miles
    Test number
    571418275699
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass152,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,558 miles
    Test number
    822549252995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,552 miles (+3,217)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,552 miles
    Test number
    839229281718
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass149,335 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,335 miles
    Test number
    236915476216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,806 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,806 miles
    Test number
    770083543506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,580 miles
    Test number
    938305904308
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail143,580 miles (+4,907)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,580 miles
    Test number
    176740527777
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass138,673 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,673 miles
    Test number
    510460116635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,534 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,534 miles
    Test number
    643904481072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,130 miles
    Test number
    245158878275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,130 miles (+5,492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,130 miles
    Test number
    852337773858
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass122,638 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,638 miles
    Test number
    836246784288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,556 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,556 miles
    Test number
    305099783202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,378 miles (+6,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,378 miles
    Test number
    546980183282
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass110,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    627966482271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,061 miles (+7,649)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    728386582283
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass102,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,412 miles
    Test number
    575848001309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail102,412 miles (+22,222)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,412 miles
    Test number
    766948201399
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass80,190 miles (+26,658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    632171460299
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil light on

  23. Pass53,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    643127769252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ZYL

Does LD56 ZYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZYL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZYL?
The MOT on LD56 ZYL is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ZYL done?
LD56 ZYL was recorded at 158,215 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,425 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZYL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZYL 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 ZYL find?
LD56 ZYL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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