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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LE04 DLNMOT history

LE04 DLN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

LE04 DLN grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
160,233 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 DLN was last recorded at 160,233 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 2,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,769 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,464 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,233 miles
  • 2024 – 157,769 miles
  • 2023 – 155,412 miles
  • 2022 – 152,855 miles
  • 2021 – 150,315 miles
  • 2020 – 147,846 miles
  • 2019 – 145,088 miles
  • 2018 – 141,240 miles
  • 2017 – 137,936 miles
  • 2016 – 133,617 miles
  • 2015 – 129,518 miles
  • 2014 – 123,905 miles
  • 2013 – 111,357 miles
  • 2012 – 96,608 miles
  • 2011 – 89,479 miles
  • 2010 – 84,176 miles
  • 2009 – 79,344 miles
  • 2008 – 72,815 miles
  • 2007 – 67,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,233 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,233 miles (+2,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,233 miles
    Test number
    390508742273
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,769 miles
    Test number
    338029591194
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail157,769 miles (+2,357)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,769 miles
    Test number
    540418700766
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass155,412 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,412 miles
    Test number
    214284950076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,855 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,855 miles
    Test number
    561941600323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,315 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,315 miles
    Test number
    248218609554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,846 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,846 miles
    Test number
    782013076293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,088 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,088 miles
    Test number
    140388549293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,057 miles (+3,817)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,057 miles
    Test number
    990356963945
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass141,240 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,240 miles
    Test number
    838544646370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,936 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,936 miles
    Test number
    403996754960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,617 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,617 miles
    Test number
    658061306982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,518 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    149253125299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    257544704220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,904 miles (+12,547)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,904 miles
    Test number
    157094104289
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass111,357 miles (+14,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,357 miles
    Test number
    266151723245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,608 miles (+7,129)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    379270522216
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.

  18. Pass89,479 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    826784611289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,478 miles (+5,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,478 miles
    Test number
    585923411273
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass84,176 miles (+29)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,176 miles
    Test number
    963953720204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail84,147 miles (+4,803)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    321351520271
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass79,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,344 miles
    Test number
    260722139224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,344 miles (+6,529)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,344 miles
    Test number
    434082539220
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass72,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    382465328265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,815 miles (+4,879)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    341175328280
    • 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)

  26. Pass67,936 miles (+4,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,936 miles
    Test number
    464137657256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass63,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    551123787117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE04 DLN

Does LE04 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 DLN expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DLN?
The MOT on LE04 DLN expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 DLN done?
LE04 DLN was recorded at 160,233 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has LE04 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DLN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 DLN 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 LE04 DLN find?
LE04 DLN passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front body component slightly loose wing.

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