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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL04 RCYMOT history

LL04 RCY is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LL04 RCY black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
134,392 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 RCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 RCY was last recorded at 134,392 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 12,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2021: 83,318 miles, lower than 88,309 miles on 23 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,905 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
12,487 miles
Average per year
6,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,392 miles
  • 2024 – 121,905 miles
  • 2023 – 110,150 miles
  • 2022 – 98,609 miles
  • 2021 – 83,318 miles
  • 2020 – 84,654 miles
  • 2019 – 79,138 miles
  • 2018 – 76,220 miles
  • 2017 – 73,139 miles
  • 2016 – 72,088 miles
  • 2014 – 69,395 miles
  • 2013 – 67,314 miles
  • 2012 – 62,136 miles
  • 2011 – 52,980 miles
  • 2010 – 45,349 miles
  • 2009 – 39,214 miles
  • 2008 – 30,470 miles
  • 2007 – 23,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryMill on

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front sub frame corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O-s rear coil spring lower seating gasket torn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,392 miles (+12,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,392 miles
    Test number
    604684851565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMill on

  2. Pass121,905 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,905 miles
    Test number
    330532189932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,903 miles (+11,753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,903 miles
    Test number
    816901569283
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    763381597698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,150 miles (+11,541)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    543760972803
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,609 miles (+15,291)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,609 miles
    Test number
    300193764168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,318 miles (-4,991)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    508526928881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryO-s rear coil spring lower seating gasket torn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  8. Fail88,309 miles (+3,655)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,309 miles
    Test number
    199741687170
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure o-s & n-s rear lower parts of seats missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryO-s rear coil spring lower seating gasket torn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  9. Pass84,654 miles (+3)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    601203063568
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • Advisory0-s rear coil spring rubber seat split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryO-s front brake lagging slightly
    • AdvisoryO-s rear brake has some fluctuation

  10. Fail84,651 miles (+5,513)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    875128178090
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • Advisory0-s rear coil spring rubber seat split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryO-s front brake lagging slightly
    • AdvisoryO-s rear brake has some fluctuation

  11. Pass79,138 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    549026992952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,132 miles (+2,912)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,132 miles
    Test number
    539080805316
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  13. Pass76,220 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    286390574093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt buckle casing missing

  14. Fail76,220 miles (+3,081)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    483189706813
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt buckle casing missing

  15. Pass73,139 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,139 miles
    Test number
    663443308180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail73,139 miles (+1,051)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,139 miles
    Test number
    246264945837
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass72,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    288299297367
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail72,088 miles (+2,693)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    423135580056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass69,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    606870024241
    • NoteSlight tightness in nearside rear wheel

  20. Fail69,395 miles (+2,081)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    705440124263
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • NoteSlight tightness in nearside rear wheel

  21. Pass67,314 miles (+5,178)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,314 miles
    Test number
    398143093176
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damged
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass62,136 miles (+9,156)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    695619312224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lense damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sligtly perished
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  23. Pass52,980 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    956061521209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear side light damaged but not showing white light
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  24. Fail52,980 miles (+7,631)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    679391121296
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear side light damaged but not showing white light
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteUnder tray loose

  25. Pass45,349 miles (+6,135)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,349 miles
    Test number
    380648810284
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAge perishing to offside rear tyre
    • NoteUndertrays fitted at time of test

  26. Pass39,214 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,214 miles
    Test number
    804599819290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,470 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    112273018221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,250 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    294693037281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,987 miles
    Test number
    243004897126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 RCY

Does LL04 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 RCY expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 RCY?
The MOT on LL04 RCY expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 RCY done?
LL04 RCY was recorded at 134,392 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 6,320 miles a year.
Has LL04 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 RCY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 RCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 RCY find?
LL04 RCY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; mill on.

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