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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LE56 NXSMOT history

LE56 NXS is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

LE56 NXS black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
136,656 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 NXS
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
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 NXS was last recorded at 136,656 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 6,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,615 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,041 miles
Average per year
7,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,656 miles
  • 2023 – 130,615 miles
  • 2022 – 118,886 miles
  • 2021 – 112,562 miles
  • 2020 – 106,385 miles
  • 2019 – 100,668 miles
  • 2018 – 90,069 miles
  • 2017 – 84,270 miles
  • 2016 – 76,883 miles
  • 2015 – 71,562 miles
  • 2014 – 65,494 miles
  • 2013 – 55,158 miles
  • 2012 – 46,311 miles
  • 2011 – 36,917 miles
  • 2010 – 26,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,656 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,656 miles (+6,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,656 miles
    Test number
    178543833419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,615 miles (+11,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,615 miles
    Test number
    440812708633
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,886 miles (+6,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,886 miles
    Test number
    849768375825
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass112,562 miles (+6,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    207274122290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,385 miles
    Test number
    635006930260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail106,385 miles (+5,717)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,385 miles
    Test number
    929957207749
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,668 miles (+10,599)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,668 miles
    Test number
    271303312204
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,069 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,069 miles
    Test number
    110445357950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,270 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    725981477095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both central bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushed (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail84,270 miles (+7,387)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    133755298645
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both central bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushed (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass76,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    351748244547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  12. Fail76,882 miles (+5,320)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    271313669381
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  13. Pass71,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    366272125149
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail71,562 miles (+6,068)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    105872925186
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass65,494 miles (+10,336)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    525833924146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,158 miles (+8,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    488867213124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,311 miles (+9,394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    277329712400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,917 miles (+10,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,917 miles
    Test number
    559540011165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,175 miles
    Test number
    251872210132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,175 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,175 miles
    Test number
    560782010137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LE56 NXS

Does LE56 NXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 NXS expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 NXS?
The MOT on LE56 NXS expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 NXS done?
LE56 NXS was recorded at 136,656 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 7,470 miles a year.
Has LE56 NXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 NXS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LE56 NXS 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 LE56 NXS find?
LE56 NXS passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts.

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