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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 XZYMOT history

LR03 XZY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LR03 XZY grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,490 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XZY was last recorded at 159,490 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,480 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,490 miles
  • 2024 – 148,842 miles
  • 2023 – 139,258 miles
  • 2022 – 121,615 miles
  • 2021 – 110,311 miles
  • 2019 – 99,872 miles
  • 2018 – 93,448 miles
  • 2017 – 80,825 miles
  • 2016 – 77,551 miles
  • 2015 – 72,987 miles
  • 2014 – 68,978 miles
  • 2013 – 65,019 miles
  • 2012 – 60,298 miles
  • 2011 – 56,024 miles
  • 2010 – 51,922 miles
  • 2009 – 47,070 miles
  • 2008 – 41,718 miles
  • 2007 – 33,797 miles
  • 2006 – 25,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,490 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,490 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,490 miles
    Test number
    648816329557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail159,480 miles (+10,638)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,480 miles
    Test number
    814177797665
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass148,842 miles (+9,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,842 miles
    Test number
    143676683619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass139,258 miles (+6,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,258 miles
    Test number
    768313091813
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass132,772 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,772 miles
    Test number
    301066806840
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail132,760 miles (+11,145)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,760 miles
    Test number
    173436404071
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass121,615 miles (+11,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,615 miles
    Test number
    656003170435
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass110,311 miles (+10,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    551620469707
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass99,872 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,872 miles
    Test number
    180786805238
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail99,868 miles (+6,420)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,868 miles
    Test number
    379893276772
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary
  11. Pass93,448 miles (+12,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,448 miles
    Test number
    969461633212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexible pipes perished
  12. Pass80,825 miles (+3,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    243146702818
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass77,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    196165643250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail77,551 miles (+4,564)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    274854633688
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass72,987 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,987 miles
    Test number
    879645505157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,978 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    378299594035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,019 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    506480903119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,298 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    738942622126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,024 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,024 miles
    Test number
    788340811172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,922 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    183757120121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,070 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,070 miles
    Test number
    964497129122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,718 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,718 miles
    Test number
    410935498030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,797 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,797 miles
    Test number
    203604517189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,520 miles
    Test number
    222218406483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 XZY

Does LR03 XZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 XZY is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XZY?
The MOT on LR03 XZY is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 XZY done?
LR03 XZY was recorded at 159,490 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,841 miles a year.
Has LR03 XZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XZY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 XZY 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 LR03 XZY find?
LR03 XZY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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