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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 ZGNMOT history

LR03 ZGN is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 205,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

LR03 ZGN green Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
205,791 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZGN was last recorded at 205,791 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,692 miles · 11 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
9,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 205,791 miles
  • 2020 – 205,692 miles
  • 2019 – 204,092 miles
  • 2018 – 201,476 miles
  • 2017 – 199,526 miles
  • 2016 – 198,170 miles
  • 2015 – 183,702 miles
  • 2014 – 169,522 miles
  • 2013 – 161,341 miles
  • 2012 – 144,273 miles
  • 2011 – 124,734 miles
  • 2010 – 107,321 miles
  • 2009 – 88,371 miles
  • 2008 – 71,209 miles
  • 2007 – 55,421 miles
  • 2006 – 38,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,791 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded /front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody front to rear corroded

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 and rear exhaust rusted and slight leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Two front wings has duck tape on it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,791 miles (+99)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    205,791 miles
    Test number
    224010818794
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded /front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody front to rear corroded

  2. Pass205,692 miles (+1,600)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    205,692 miles
    Test number
    294064135905
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light damaged but not effecting light output
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass204,092 miles (+2,616)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    204,092 miles
    Test number
    860566942130
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens broken
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  4. Pass201,476 miles (+1,950)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    201,476 miles
    Test number
    330416926433
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust rusted and slight leak.
    • AdvisoryTwo front wings has duck tape on it

  5. Pass199,526 miles (+1,356)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    199,526 miles
    Test number
    794424259136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers under car and tray
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust rusted and slight leak.
    • AdvisoryTwo front upper wish bone brush slight worn bot sides
    • AdvisoryTwo front wings has duck tape on it

  6. Pass198,170 miles (+14,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    198,170 miles
    Test number
    389874105315
    • AdvisoryFront ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryFront track rod ends slight play

  7. Pass183,702 miles (+1)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    183,702 miles
    Test number
    957526655114
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f wing corroded on arch
    • NoteO/s/r tail light outer lense damaged
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  8. Fail183,701 miles (+14,179)6 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,701 miles
    Test number
    559042555189
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f wing corroded on arch
    • NoteO/s/r tail light outer lense damaged
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  9. Pass169,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    169,522 miles
    Test number
    985579644186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,522 miles (+8,181)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,522 miles
    Test number
    176399344163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass161,341 miles (+17,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    161,341 miles
    Test number
    849665633174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass144,273 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,273 miles
    Test number
    339579112132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  13. Fail144,273 miles (+19,539)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,273 miles
    Test number
    298029512156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  14. Pass124,734 miles (+17,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,734 miles
    Test number
    139563011128
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  15. Fail107,321 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,321 miles
    Test number
    162861420187
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  16. Pass107,321 miles (+18,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,321 miles
    Test number
    860251620125
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  17. Pass88,371 miles (+275)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    714262129141
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges

  18. Fail88,096 miles (+16,887)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    264895919407
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges

  19. Pass71,209 miles (+15,788)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    780844028177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,421 miles
    Test number
    760529027165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,421 miles (+16,703)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,421 miles
    Test number
    254959727167
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass38,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    213687136458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZGN

Does LR03 ZGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ZGN expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZGN?
The MOT on LR03 ZGN expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ZGN done?
LR03 ZGN was recorded at 205,791 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 9,115 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZGN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZGN 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 ZGN find?
LR03 ZGN passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity, and 11 more.

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