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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM54 ZWPMOT history

LM54 ZWP is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LM54 ZWP black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2026
Mileage
178,706 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ZWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 ZWP was last recorded at 178,706 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,684 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,022 miles
Average per year
6,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,706 miles
  • 2025 – 174,684 miles
  • 2024 – 169,799 miles
  • 2023 – 164,148 miles
  • 2022 – 158,466 miles
  • 2021 – 152,744 miles
  • 2020 – 147,863 miles
  • 2019 – 141,723 miles
  • 2018 – 135,494 miles
  • 2017 – 127,585 miles
  • 2016 – 120,753 miles
  • 2015 – 112,751 miles
  • 2014 – 105,447 miles
  • 2013 – 98,857 miles
  • 2012 – 90,918 miles
  • 2011 – 82,890 miles
  • 2010 – 75,936 miles
  • 2009 – 70,786 miles
  • 2008 – 65,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,706 miles
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,706 miles (+4,022)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,706 miles
    Test number
    572618725474
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,684 miles (+4,885)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,684 miles
    Test number
    442930288392
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,799 miles (+5,651)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,799 miles
    Test number
    580978568941
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass164,148 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,148 miles
    Test number
    838325544291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,466 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,466 miles
    Test number
    823041916871
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail158,466 miles (+5,722)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,466 miles
    Test number
    896656010520
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,744 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,744 miles
    Test number
    952427881666
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail152,744 miles (+4,881)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,744 miles
    Test number
    444399284395
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass147,863 miles (+6,140)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,863 miles
    Test number
    624524211630
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass141,723 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    803875157538
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail141,723 miles (+6,229)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    145892667204
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass135,494 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    793401484930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail135,489 miles (+7,904)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,489 miles
    Test number
    466847224908
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass127,585 miles (+6,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,585 miles
    Test number
    342794653957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass120,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,753 miles
    Test number
    669454673925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail120,753 miles (+8,002)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,753 miles
    Test number
    324735304090
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass112,751 miles (+7,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,751 miles
    Test number
    786087845090
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass105,447 miles (+6,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,447 miles
    Test number
    176555344093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass98,857 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,857 miles
    Test number
    679824643050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,918 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,918 miles
    Test number
    157021442477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,890 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    176177021420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass82,890 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    679057321002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,936 miles (+5,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    641587340046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass70,786 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    622741259013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    111053648069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ZWP

Does LM54 ZWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ZWP expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ZWP?
The MOT on LM54 ZWP expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ZWP done?
LM54 ZWP was recorded at 178,706 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,274 miles a year.
Has LM54 ZWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ZWP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 ZWP 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 LM54 ZWP find?
LM54 ZWP failed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front seat belt not functioning as intended, and 7 more.

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