
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass143,951 miles (+9,002)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 143,951 miles
- Test number
- 455026115012
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass120,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 120,106 miles
- Test number
- 120692737359
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass78,638 miles (+3,536)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 78,638 miles
- Test number
- 763503220396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 75,102 miles
- Test number
- 600428340036
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass69,920 miles (+15,264)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 69,920 miles
- Test number
- 154311759457
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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