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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 XZZMOT history

LR03 XZZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 250,607 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

LR03 XZZ black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
250,607 km
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,269 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XZZ was last recorded at 250,607 km on 23 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2006: 45,189 miles, lower than 170,985 miles on 31 Mar 2006.

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
252,855 km · 25 Apr 2023
Average per year
4,269 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 250,607 km
  • 2023 – 252,855 km
  • 2021 – 237,425 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,607 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Air conditioning reservoir bracket broken and unit insecure ( offside front behind bumperr )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,607 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    250,607 km
    Test number
    127764781546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail258,605 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,605 miles
    Test number
    718828984982
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass252,855 km (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    252,855 km
    Test number
    803199251543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail252,781 km2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,781 km
    Test number
    535625264552
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake Pad Warning Light On (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass245,935 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    245,935 miles
    Test number
    739340121419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail245,872 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,872 miles
    Test number
    618643914897
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass237,425 km (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    237,425 km
    Test number
    510203351569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail237,401 km3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,401 km
    Test number
    404414787894
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass233,039 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    233,039 miles
    Test number
    237118331773
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail233,039 miles (+7,493)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,039 miles
    Test number
    283501750665
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass225,546 miles (+89,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    225,546 miles
    Test number
    885697455197
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass135,590 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,590 miles
    Test number
    108268476143
    • AdvisoryAir conditioning reservoir bracket broken and unit insecure ( offside front behind bumperr )

  13. Fail135,474 miles (+3,902)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,474 miles
    Test number
    858481658234
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryAir conditioning reservoir bracket broken and unit insecure ( offside front behind bumperr )

  14. Fail131,572 miles (+4,367)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,572 miles
    Test number
    934115508082
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc unevenly worn

  15. Pass127,205 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,205 miles
    Test number
    980553459404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,684 miles
    Test number
    559310355127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,684 miles (+5,734)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,684 miles
    Test number
    209530755129
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass115,950 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,950 miles
    Test number
    488261554120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,943 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,943 miles
    Test number
    845022223156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    128581023165
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail92,132 miles (+3,373)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    466768451124
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass88,759 miles (+9,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    873890110346
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  23. Fail79,199 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,199 miles
    Test number
    252063629371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass79,199 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,199 miles
    Test number
    420753329379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass79,143 miles (+11,191)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,143 miles
    Test number
    581635609272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,952 miles (+14,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    433253608206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,624 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    262310227487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,189 miles (-125,796)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    291985146135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass170,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    170,985 miles
    Test number
    804440296065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail170,985 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,985 miles
    Test number
    300510996092
    • FailureInner Front Upper registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LR03 XZZ

Does LR03 XZZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 XZZ expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XZZ?
The MOT on LR03 XZZ expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 XZZ done?
LR03 XZZ was recorded at 250,607 km at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 4,269 km a year.
Has LR03 XZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XZZ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 XZZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 XZZ find?
LR03 XZZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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