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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM03 RKJMOT history

LM03 RKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

LM03 RKJ silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
180,505 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RKJ was last recorded at 180,505 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 10,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,469 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
10,036 miles
Average per year
10,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 180,505 miles
  • 2022 – 170,469 miles
  • 2021 – 161,316 miles
  • 2020 – 153,266 miles
  • 2019 – 146,859 miles
  • 2018 – 138,634 miles
  • 2017 – 138,480 miles
  • 2016 – 120,145 miles
  • 2015 – 104,839 miles
  • 2014 – 90,780 miles
  • 2013 – 71,429 miles
  • 2012 – 59,856 miles
  • 2011 – 47,207 miles
  • 2010 – 37,109 miles
  • 2009 – 27,070 miles
  • 2008 – 16,945 miles
  • 2007 – 15,329 miles
  • 2006 – 11,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,505 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster lens is damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,505 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,505 miles
    Test number
    435765275422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail180,503 miles (+10,034)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,503 miles
    Test number
    490325690301
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,469 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,469 miles
    Test number
    122635747799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail170,465 miles (+9,149)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,465 miles
    Test number
    735141176221
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass161,316 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,316 miles
    Test number
    282372093901
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear petrol cap cover is broken
    • AdvisoryCentral locking doesnt work

  6. Fail161,313 miles (+8,047)3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,313 miles
    Test number
    582455394555
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear petrol cap cover is broken
    • AdvisoryCentral locking doesnt work

  7. Pass153,266 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,266 miles
    Test number
    986740591496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light is brighter than the dip beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail153,264 miles (+6,405)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,264 miles
    Test number
    158929070472
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light is brighter than the dip beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass146,859 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,859 miles
    Test number
    453229249114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,634 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,634 miles
    Test number
    191868574425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,480 miles (+18,335)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,480 miles
    Test number
    532778718367
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing very thin on outer edge

  12. Pass120,145 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,145 miles
    Test number
    742127988426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail120,143 miles (+15,304)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,143 miles
    Test number
    845902728173
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads getting low

  14. Pass104,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,839 miles
    Test number
    973346942955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract

  15. Fail104,839 miles (+14,059)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,839 miles
    Test number
    506362470966
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract

  16. Pass90,780 miles (+19,351)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    275661154379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass71,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    125975623325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,429 miles (+11,573)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    568145223383
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass59,856 miles (+12,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,856 miles
    Test number
    426601022409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,207 miles (+10,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,207 miles
    Test number
    349731151473
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass37,109 miles (+10,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,109 miles
    Test number
    361686550471
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

  22. Pass27,070 miles (+10,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,070 miles
    Test number
    762900399148
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

  23. Pass16,945 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,945 miles
    Test number
    611373278169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,329 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,329 miles
    Test number
    584746267135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,547 miles
    Test number
    213644976451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RKJ

Does LM03 RKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 RKJ expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RKJ?
The MOT on LM03 RKJ expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 RKJ done?
LM03 RKJ was recorded at 180,505 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 10,204 miles a year.
Has LM03 RKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RKJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 RKJ 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 LM03 RKJ find?
LM03 RKJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 11 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush, and 8 more.

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