
Volkswagen Passat
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM03 UHDMOT history
LM03 UHD is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 186,287 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 186,287 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,982 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 UHD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 UHD was last recorded at 186,287 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,315 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,972 miles
- Average per year
- 6,982 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,287 miles
- 2025 – 184,315 miles
- 2024 – 181,900 miles
- 2023 – 179,034 miles
- 2022 – 177,332 miles
- 2021 – 176,846 miles
- 2020 – 172,656 miles
- 2019 – 169,851 miles
- 2018 – 167,909 miles
- 2017 – 166,328 miles
- 2016 – 160,726 miles
- 2015 – 158,032 miles
- 2014 – 152,368 miles
- 2013 – 144,114 miles
- 2012 – 134,761 miles
- 2011 – 124,679 miles
- 2010 – 106,708 miles
- 2009 – 86,586 miles
- 2008 – 67,073 miles
- 2007 – 51,653 miles
- 2006 – 45,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Coil spring corroded Front & rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
33 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,287 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 186,287 miles
- Test number
- 107444951920
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail186,287 miles (+1,972)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,287 miles
- Test number
- 694678738541
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass184,315 miles (+2,415)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 184,315 miles
- Test number
- 548221709189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,900 miles (+17)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 181,900 miles
- Test number
- 154920542532
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail181,883 miles (+2,849)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,883 miles
- Test number
- 130731185322
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass179,034 miles (+1,702)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 179,034 miles
- Test number
- 871799818716
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,332 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 177,332 miles
- Test number
- 419890833267
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail177,332 miles (+486)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,332 miles
- Test number
- 515694162793
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass176,846 miles (+4,190)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 176,846 miles
- Test number
- 166918185788
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass172,656 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 172,656 miles
- Test number
- 467081699987
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail172,654 miles (+2,803)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,654 miles
- Test number
- 772140709524
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn second (curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass169,851 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 169,851 miles
- Test number
- 429873696497
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail169,850 miles (+1,941)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,850 miles
- Test number
- 537638998785
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords showing (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,909 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 167,909 miles
- Test number
- 324137021267
- AdvisoryOffside front brake hose slightly perished
Fail167,909 miles (+1,581)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,909 miles
- Test number
- 452162985914
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front brake hose slightly perished
Pass166,328 miles (+5,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 166,328 miles
- Test number
- 501428958817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass160,726 miles (+2,694)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 160,726 miles
- Test number
- 288011079389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass158,032 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 158,032 miles
- Test number
- 926111605249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail158,032 miles (+5,664)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,032 miles
- Test number
- 775756795161
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass152,368 miles (+119)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 152,368 miles
- Test number
- 449411744255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail152,249 miles (+8,135)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,249 miles
- Test number
- 467214834281
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass144,114 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 144,114 miles
- Test number
- 947863533284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,054 miles (+9,293)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,054 miles
- Test number
- 518831433248
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass134,761 miles (+10,082)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 134,761 miles
- Test number
- 179456822291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,679 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 124,679 miles
- Test number
- 526994121283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,602 miles (+17,894)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,602 miles
- Test number
- 107582721234
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,708 miles (+20,122)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 106,708 miles
- Test number
- 302631720411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,586 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,586 miles
- Test number
- 562869619206
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnable to inspect rear inner wings, outer sills and rear chassis due to plastic covers.
Pass86,586 miles (+19,513)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 86,586 miles
- Test number
- 713139319210
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnable to inspect rear inner wings, outer sills and rear chassis due to plastic covers.
Pass67,073 miles (+15,420)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 67,073 miles
- Test number
- 291540528215
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear number plate slightly distorted.
Pass51,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 51,653 miles
- Test number
- 250491727214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,653 miles (+6,010)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,653 miles
- Test number
- 553691827264
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass45,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 45,643 miles
- Test number
- 892633296116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 UHD
- Does LM03 UHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UHD is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 UHD?
- The MOT on LM03 UHD is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 UHD done?
- LM03 UHD was recorded at 186,287 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,982 miles a year.
- Has LM03 UHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 UHD has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM03 UHD 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 UHD find?
- LM03 UHD passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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