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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 EKJMOT history

LR54 EKJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 267,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

LR54 EKJ black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
267,098 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
13,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 EKJ
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
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 EKJ was last recorded at 267,098 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,090 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
13,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 267,098 miles
  • 2024 – 266,745 miles
  • 2023 – 266,203 miles
  • 2022 – 265,895 miles
  • 2021 – 263,199 miles
  • 2020 – 252,112 miles
  • 2019 – 235,874 miles
  • 2018 – 213,465 miles
  • 2017 – 190,670 miles
  • 2016 – 166,891 miles
  • 2015 – 143,850 miles
  • 2014 – 118,525 miles
  • 2013 – 105,259 miles
  • 2012 – 96,849 miles
  • 2011 – 85,170 miles
  • 2010 – 64,743 miles
  • 2009 – 52,175 miles
  • 2008 – 39,479 miles
  • 2007 – 26,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,098 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,098 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    267,098 miles
    Test number
    778644513852
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail267,090 miles (+345)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,090 miles
    Test number
    107833365314
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass266,745 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    266,745 miles
    Test number
    983650079616
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail266,745 miles (+542)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,745 miles
    Test number
    210479512931
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass266,203 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    266,203 miles
    Test number
    118361146997
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail266,202 miles (+307)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,202 miles
    Test number
    766011640720
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass265,895 miles (+2,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    265,895 miles
    Test number
    426513622241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front wings coverd with tape

  8. Pass263,199 miles (+11,087)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    263,199 miles
    Test number
    159725672437
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass252,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    252,112 miles
    Test number
    486209868081
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings are corroded but showing no sharp edges

  10. Fail252,111 miles (+16,237)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,111 miles
    Test number
    600467684261
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings are corroded but showing no sharp edges

  11. Pass235,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    235,874 miles
    Test number
    173214005674
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail235,874 miles (+22,409)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,874 miles
    Test number
    642829340790
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass213,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    213,465 miles
    Test number
    936536047438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail213,465 miles (+22,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,465 miles
    Test number
    334682721882
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass190,670 miles (+23,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    190,670 miles
    Test number
    875479839914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass166,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    166,891 miles
    Test number
    677381766032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail166,891 miles (+23,041)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,891 miles
    Test number
    136360336881
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass143,850 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    135869335290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail143,850 miles (+25,325)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    495229835287
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • 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 has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass118,525 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    125085544286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  21. Fail118,525 miles (+13,266)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    738654044252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteNearside wiper smearing screen upper slightly

  22. Pass105,259 miles (+8,410)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    379701783285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlight lenses going cloudy, starting to affect beam image
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

  23. Pass96,849 miles (+11,679)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,849 miles
    Test number
    588430892287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass85,170 miles (+20,427)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,170 miles
    Test number
    799748591256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass64,743 miles (+12,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,743 miles
    Test number
    694188870216
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass52,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    264049879278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,175 miles (+12,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    174698179200
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass39,479 miles (+12,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    690934358290
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass26,865 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,865 miles
    Test number
    374982587247
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on limit and o/s/f close
    • NoteRear pads getting low

Questions about LR54 EKJ

Does LR54 EKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 EKJ expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 EKJ?
The MOT on LR54 EKJ expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 EKJ done?
LR54 EKJ was recorded at 267,098 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 13,429 miles a year.
Has LR54 EKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 EKJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 EKJ 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 EKJ find?
LR54 EKJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 3 more.

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