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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 RKNMOT history

LM03 RKN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LM03 RKN blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,054 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RKN was last recorded at 150,054 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,509 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,545 miles
Average per year
6,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,054 miles
  • 2025 – 148,509 miles
  • 2024 – 144,944 miles
  • 2023 – 142,359 miles
  • 2022 – 139,763 miles
  • 2021 – 135,453 miles
  • 2020 – 133,521 miles
  • 2019 – 128,587 miles
  • 2018 – 122,279 miles
  • 2017 – 115,680 miles
  • 2016 – 110,833 miles
  • 2015 – 106,102 miles
  • 2014 – 100,376 miles
  • 2013 – 91,765 miles
  • 2012 – 84,855 miles
  • 2011 – 75,562 miles
  • 2010 – 64,584 miles
  • 2009 – 52,164 miles
  • 2008 – 40,951 miles
  • 2007 – 34,102 miles
  • 2006 – 27,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,054 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside steering joints slightly noisy on lock to lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,054 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,054 miles
    Test number
    510237048594
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass148,509 miles (+3,565)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,509 miles
    Test number
    544047058573
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass144,944 miles (+2,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,944 miles
    Test number
    516224565644
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers demonstrating a reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely effecting the beam image
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside, suspension and braking components corroded

  4. Pass142,359 miles (+212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,359 miles
    Test number
    236995139731
    • AdvisoryAll dust covers poor
    • AdvisoryBody rusty
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  5. Fail142,147 miles (+2,384)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,147 miles
    Test number
    766857965755
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  6. Pass139,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,763 miles
    Test number
    441533377438
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  7. Fail139,763 miles (+4,310)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,763 miles
    Test number
    410406104301
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  8. Pass135,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    607140557575
    • AdvisoryNearside steering joints slightly noisy on lock to lock
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail135,453 miles (+1,932)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    659225997390
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering joints slightly noisy on lock to lock
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass133,521 miles (+4,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    133,521 miles
    Test number
    508494278148
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights patton poor

  11. Pass128,587 miles (+6,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,587 miles
    Test number
    517495064111
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor condition

  12. Pass122,279 miles (+6,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,279 miles
    Test number
    371438439053
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray damaged

  13. Pass115,680 miles (+4,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,680 miles
    Test number
    622645039137
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass110,833 miles (+4,731)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    991075146530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

  15. Pass106,102 miles (+34)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,102 miles
    Test number
    975122195087
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail106,068 miles (+5,692)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,068 miles
    Test number
    767631795007
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass100,376 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    439798894081
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight lip on rear brake discs

  18. Fail100,376 miles (+8,611)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    347227094011
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight lip on rear brake discs

  19. Pass91,765 miles (+254)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,765 miles
    Test number
    237170403148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

  20. Fail91,511 miles (+6,656)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,511 miles
    Test number
    128754593062
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

  21. Pass84,855 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    405997702124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail84,853 miles (+9,291)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,853 miles
    Test number
    597984702140
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass75,562 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    265221791018
    • NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm rear ball joint boot split

  24. Fail75,562 miles (+10,978)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    677541291039
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm rear ball joint boot split

  25. Pass64,584 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    192170190451
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges,need watching.

  26. Fail64,584 miles (+12,420)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    860990990046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges,need watching.

  27. Pass52,164 miles (+11,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    573785309191
    • NoteBoth outer c/v gaiters deteriorating.

  28. Pass40,951 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    220823918465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,102 miles (+6,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,102 miles
    Test number
    602876967144
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake discs inner surfaces poor condition

  30. Pass27,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    722237166134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RKN

Does LM03 RKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 RKN is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RKN?
The MOT on LM03 RKN is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 RKN done?
LM03 RKN was recorded at 150,054 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 6,181 miles a year.
Has LM03 RKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RKN has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 RKN 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 RKN find?
LM03 RKN passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.

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