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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LK56 LLTMOT history

LK56 LLT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LK56 LLT blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,542 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LLT was last recorded at 139,542 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,225 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
6,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,542 miles
  • 2025 – 131,702 miles
  • 2024 – 123,845 miles
  • 2023 – 114,752 miles
  • 2022 – 106,107 miles
  • 2021 – 99,230 miles
  • 2020 – 94,092 miles
  • 2019 – 88,988 miles
  • 2018 – 86,751 miles
  • 2017 – 84,222 miles
  • 2016 – 78,621 miles
  • 2015 – 67,355 miles
  • 2014 – 60,384 miles
  • 2013 – 51,515 miles
  • 2012 – 44,602 miles
  • 2011 – 39,734 miles
  • 2009 – 32,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,542 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,542 miles (+317)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,542 miles
    Test number
    727290887253
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail139,225 miles (+7,523)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,225 miles
    Test number
    889219820108
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass131,702 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,702 miles
    Test number
    372500559125
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail131,702 miles (+7,857)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,702 miles
    Test number
    476070997528
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass123,845 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,845 miles
    Test number
    999782829559
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,844 miles (+9,092)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,844 miles
    Test number
    118566006858
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,752 miles (+8,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    544748634494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,107 miles (+6,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,107 miles
    Test number
    660170344520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass99,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,230 miles
    Test number
    396168101151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail99,230 miles (+5,138)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,230 miles
    Test number
    790812539321
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,092 miles (+5,104)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,092 miles
    Test number
    602983786832
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,988 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    623025393544
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters have seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail88,985 miles (+2,234)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    374832482108
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters have seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass86,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    717039764206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail86,751 miles (+2,529)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    677273447355
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass84,222 miles (+5,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,222 miles
    Test number
    180437609055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass78,621 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    381983073130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,547 miles (+11,192)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    391509374414
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass67,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    809965855081
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail67,355 miles (+6,971)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    159505455494
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass60,384 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    798282354062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail60,384 miles (+8,869)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    126772354085
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass51,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    728741953080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,515 miles (+6,913)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    808441153084
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER WISH-BONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

  25. Pass44,602 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,602 miles
    Test number
    878821152099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,734 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,734 miles
    Test number
    737759341044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,733 miles (+6,777)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,733 miles
    Test number
    327338941011
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  28. Pass32,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    372705689456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LLT

Does LK56 LLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LLT is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LLT?
The MOT on LK56 LLT is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LLT done?
LK56 LLT was recorded at 139,542 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,463 miles a year.
Has LK56 LLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LLT has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 LLT 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 LK56 LLT find?
LK56 LLT passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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