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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LL54 EFAMOT history

LL54 EFA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

LL54 EFA blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
174,600 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 EFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 EFA was last recorded at 174,600 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2018: 107,344 miles, lower than 107,783 miles on 11 May 2018.

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
174,600 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,600 miles
  • 2024 – 166,582 miles
  • 2022 – 150,741 miles
  • 2021 – 139,290 miles
  • 2020 – 130,376 miles
  • 2019 – 115,896 miles
  • 2018 – 107,344 miles
  • 2017 – 101,009 miles
  • 2016 – 92,393 miles
  • 2015 – 86,879 miles
  • 2014 – 82,486 miles
  • 2013 – 78,669 miles
  • 2012 – 72,000 miles
  • 2011 – 65,343 miles
  • 2010 – 55,890 miles
  • 2009 – 48,525 miles
  • 2008 – 42,512 miles
  • 2007 – 38,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,600 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,600 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,600 miles
    Test number
    970037244787
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail174,600 miles (+8,018)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,600 miles
    Test number
    729644259732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass166,582 miles (+15,841)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,582 miles
    Test number
    144157405931
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass150,741 miles (+11,451)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,741 miles
    Test number
    340762316585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,290 miles (+8,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,290 miles
    Test number
    247269593744
    • AdvisoryN/S/R lamp damaged

  6. Pass130,376 miles (+14,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,376 miles
    Test number
    337237957268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower side light not working

  7. Pass115,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    769106343850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,893 miles (+8,549)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,893 miles
    Test number
    812103183892
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass107,344 miles (-439)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,344 miles
    Test number
    893646062440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,783 miles (+6,774)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    363450151196
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass101,009 miles (+8,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,009 miles
    Test number
    750573978038
    • AdvisoryN/S/R lamp broken
    • AdvisoryR/discs corroded

  12. Pass92,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,393 miles
    Test number
    659526966619
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam patterns poor

  13. Fail92,393 miles (+5,514)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,393 miles
    Test number
    881042801271
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam patterns poor

  14. Pass86,879 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    315827225142
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses cloudy/frosted
    • NoteN/s/r lights outer lens damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/corroded

  15. Fail86,879 miles (+4,393)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    705587125118
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses cloudy/frosted
    • NoteN/s/r lights outer lens damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/corroded

  16. Pass82,486 miles (+3,817)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    256607224121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteH/lamps clouded
    • NoteN/S/R lamp cracked
    • NoteN/S/R tyre perishing
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perishing/worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteR/discs quite worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass78,669 miles (+6,669)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,669 miles
    Test number
    575833933172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses cloudy

  18. Pass72,000 miles (+6,657)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    229468332131
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  19. Pass65,343 miles (+9,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    486239121114
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode

  20. Fail55,890 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    281183630172
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully inspected as childseat fitted

  21. Pass55,890 miles (+7,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    413883630118
    • NoteN/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully inspected as childseat fitted

  22. Pass48,525 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    204398539175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,512 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    554830948138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    643162877147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,042 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    922961277186
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LL54 EFA

Does LL54 EFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL54 EFA expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL54 EFA?
The MOT on LL54 EFA expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL54 EFA done?
LL54 EFA was recorded at 174,600 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 7,696 miles a year.
Has LL54 EFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 EFA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL54 EFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL54 EFA find?
LL54 EFA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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