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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LM52 EFEMOT history

LM52 EFE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LM52 EFE silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,086 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EFE was last recorded at 95,086 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,337 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
749 miles
Average per year
3,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,086 miles
  • 2025 – 94,337 miles
  • 2024 – 93,302 miles
  • 2023 – 92,483 miles
  • 2022 – 90,855 miles
  • 2021 – 88,886 miles
  • 2020 – 87,274 miles
  • 2019 – 84,982 miles
  • 2018 – 82,411 miles
  • 2017 – 80,902 miles
  • 2016 – 77,937 miles
  • 2015 – 74,613 miles
  • 2014 – 71,942 miles
  • 2013 – 68,457 miles
  • 2012 – 66,274 miles
  • 2011 – 64,924 miles
  • 2010 – 61,395 miles
  • 2009 – 58,193 miles
  • 2008 – 53,968 miles
  • 2007 – 47,140 miles
  • 2006 – 32,163 miles
  • 2005 – 24,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,086 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front HEADLAMP DTERIORATED
  • AdvisoryOffside Front HEADLAMP DETERIORATED

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Air leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,086 miles (+749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,086 miles
    Test number
    971232222747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HEADLAMP DTERIORATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HEADLAMP DETERIORATED

  2. Pass94,337 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    322905947197
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

  3. Fail94,337 miles (+1,035)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    697375264061
    • MajorBraking system leaking SERRVO HOSE SPLIT AND PARTIALY COLAPSED (1.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

  4. Pass93,302 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,302 miles
    Test number
    424663555123
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play slight movement in pedal assembly (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail93,302 miles (+819)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,302 miles
    Test number
    752757113871
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible badly delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play slight movement in pedal assembly (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    377539285999
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine vacuum / breather pipe split

  7. Fail92,483 miles (+1,628)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    813819712037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine vacuum / breather pipe split

  8. Pass90,855 miles (+1,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,855 miles
    Test number
    591910820173
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear light lense discoloured

  9. Pass88,886 miles (+1,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,886 miles
    Test number
    875266631378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,274 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    452749046434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,982 miles (+2,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    109900753660
    • AdvisoryAir leak on engine

  12. Pass82,411 miles (+1,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    423791986399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer wall perished plus worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass80,902 miles (+2,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    602878491643
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAir leak on engine

  14. Pass77,937 miles (+3,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,937 miles
    Test number
    940011330854
    • AdvisorySee seperate advisory sheet

  15. Pass74,613 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    520793001953
    • AdvisorySee documents attached

  16. Pass71,942 miles (+3,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    345636984433
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  17. Pass68,457 miles (+2,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    386683683258
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  18. Pass66,274 miles (+1,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,274 miles
    Test number
    118183482284
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  19. Pass64,924 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    726976381298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,395 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,395 miles
    Test number
    360062980420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,193 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    631677669205
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass58,193 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    712587869252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,968 miles (+6,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    361258588208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,140 miles (+14,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    454384027326
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly distorted

  25. Pass32,163 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,163 miles
    Test number
    984758216307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,246 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    392340445370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,244 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    114329935311
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM52 EFE

Does LM52 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 EFE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EFE?
The MOT on LM52 EFE is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 EFE done?
LM52 EFE was recorded at 95,086 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,400 miles a year.
Has LM52 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EFE has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 EFE 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 LM52 EFE find?
LM52 EFE passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp dteriorated; offside front headlamp deteriorated.

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