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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM54 ORTMOT history

LM54 ORT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

LM54 ORT silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
154,358 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ORT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ORT was last recorded at 154,358 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 3,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2019: 134,949 miles, lower than 138,912 miles on 4 Dec 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
150,489 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,869 miles
Average per year
6,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,358 miles
  • 2021 – 150,489 miles
  • 2020 – 147,991 miles
  • 2019 – 143,951 miles
  • 2018 – 138,912 miles
  • 2017 – 133,129 miles
  • 2016 – 127,823 miles
  • 2015 – 120,106 miles
  • 2014 – 111,188 miles
  • 2013 – 104,353 miles
  • 2012 – 96,727 miles
  • 2011 – 86,260 miles
  • 2010 – 78,638 miles
  • 2009 – 69,920 miles
  • 2008 – 54,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,358 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,358 miles (+3,869)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,358 miles
    Test number
    243932597750
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass150,489 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,489 miles
    Test number
    567999890365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail150,489 miles (+2,498)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,489 miles
    Test number
    743275496753
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass147,991 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,991 miles
    Test number
    563280365031
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass143,951 miles (+9,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,951 miles
    Test number
    455026115012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,949 miles (-3,963)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,949 miles
    Test number
    683902316781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels tight to turn by hand
  7. Pass138,912 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    138,912 miles
    Test number
    986853403332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail138,911 miles (+5,782)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,911 miles
    Test number
    953758603594
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass133,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,129 miles
    Test number
    591651580583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Fail133,129 miles (+5,306)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,129 miles
    Test number
    410061877561
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass127,823 miles (+7,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,823 miles
    Test number
    689797196183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass120,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    120,106 miles
    Test number
    120692737359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,106 miles (+8,918)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,106 miles
    Test number
    187773040531
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass111,188 miles (+6,835)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,188 miles
    Test number
    758061134328
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass104,353 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,353 miles
    Test number
    367342933352
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail104,353 miles (+7,626)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,353 miles
    Test number
    158562233328
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • Note205/60/15 tyre size
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail96,727 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,727 miles
    Test number
    549151242308
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass96,727 miles (+10,467)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,727 miles
    Test number
    967041442333
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass86,260 miles (+7,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,260 miles
    Test number
    216222421398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  20. Pass78,638 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    763503220396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    600428340036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,102 miles (+5,182)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    481847240091
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Fail69,920 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    122471359437
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass69,920 miles (+15,264)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    154311759457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,656 miles
    Test number
    552496348046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ORT

Does LM54 ORT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ORT expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ORT?
The MOT on LM54 ORT expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ORT done?
LM54 ORT was recorded at 154,358 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 6,734 miles a year.
Has LM54 ORT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ORT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 ORT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 ORT find?
LM54 ORT passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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