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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 BGUMOT history

LR54 BGU is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

LR54 BGU black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
125,322 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BGU was last recorded at 125,322 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 54,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,616 miles · 9 Sept 2015
Between the last two tests
54,706 miles
Average per year
5,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,322 miles
  • 2015 – 70,616 miles
  • 2014 – 41,937 miles
  • 2013 – 39,618 miles
  • 2012 – 37,288 miles
  • 2011 – 34,819 miles
  • 2010 – 32,052 miles
  • 2009 – 28,657 miles
  • 2008 – 24,103 miles
  • 2007 – 20,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,322 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,322 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,322 miles
    Test number
    678936737354
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail125,322 miles (+54,706)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,322 miles
    Test number
    773526968605
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass70,616 miles (+28,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,616 miles
    Test number
    238517173917
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  4. Pass41,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    198152864279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,937 miles (+2,319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    229549554216
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass39,618 miles (+2,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    595199333252
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack

  7. Pass37,288 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,288 miles
    Test number
    619940852280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,819 miles (+2,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,819 miles
    Test number
    577152651241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass32,052 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,052 miles
    Test number
    914372350259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,657 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,657 miles
    Test number
    801458569262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,103 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    134532768234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass24,103 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    992072768246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,099 miles
    Test number
    872878367291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BGU

Does LR54 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 BGU expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BGU?
The MOT on LR54 BGU expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 BGU done?
LR54 BGU was recorded at 125,322 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 5,907 miles a year.
Has LR54 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BGU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 BGU 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 LR54 BGU find?
LR54 BGU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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