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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 FNRMOT history

LS03 FNR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

LS03 FNR blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
139,638 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FNR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FNR was last recorded at 139,638 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 5,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,441 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,197 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,638 miles
  • 2021 – 134,441 miles
  • 2020 – 129,921 miles
  • 2019 – 126,032 miles
  • 2018 – 116,513 miles
  • 2017 – 111,834 miles
  • 2016 – 109,132 miles
  • 2015 – 105,627 miles
  • 2014 – 99,928 miles
  • 2013 – 93,962 miles
  • 2012 – 87,783 miles
  • 2011 – 77,924 miles
  • 2010 – 74,987 miles
  • 2009 – 68,838 miles
  • 2008 – 63,934 miles
  • 2007 – 55,644 miles
  • 2006 – 44,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,638 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear shock dust covers perished

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Surface corrosion to exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,638 miles (+5,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,638 miles
    Test number
    102028785678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock dust covers perished

  2. Pass134,441 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,441 miles
    Test number
    726394781658
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail134,441 miles (+4,520)1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,441 miles
    Test number
    393864357899
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass129,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,921 miles
    Test number
    317108358305
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,921 miles (+3,889)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,921 miles
    Test number
    970806817187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,032 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,032 miles
    Test number
    743201868348
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail126,024 miles (+9,511)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,024 miles
    Test number
    998201311028
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass116,513 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,513 miles
    Test number
    398379434277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,834 miles (+2,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,834 miles
    Test number
    487870748931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass109,132 miles (+3,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,132 miles
    Test number
    182102945640
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass105,627 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,627 miles
    Test number
    774559767467
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  12. Fail105,624 miles (+5,696)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,624 miles
    Test number
    407380762553
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  13. Pass99,928 miles (+5,966)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,928 miles
    Test number
    516235334307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust system

  14. Pass93,962 miles (+6,179)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    407869613446
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteSurface rust to exhaust system

  15. Pass87,783 miles (+5,243)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    356609542358
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront brake dics worn and pitted
    • NoteNearside rear caliper piston boot split
    • NoteSlight play in offside front upper front suspension arm

  16. Pass82,540 miles (+4,616)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    539566712022
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteRear discs rusty
    • NoteRear numberplate starting to delaminate
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f front top ball joint

  17. Pass77,924 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,924 miles
    Test number
    549293011033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,987 miles (+6,149)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    933543810172
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSurface rust exhuast

  19. Pass68,838 miles (+4,904)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    852269219165
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight leak washer bottle

  20. Pass63,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    282457528407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,934 miles (+8,290)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    581597728196
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSueface rust on exaust

  22. Pass55,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    281900627191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,644 miles (+10,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    220590427401
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass44,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    350362706183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FNR

Does LS03 FNR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FNR expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FNR?
The MOT on LS03 FNR expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FNR done?
LS03 FNR was recorded at 139,638 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has LS03 FNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FNR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS03 FNR 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 LS03 FNR find?
LS03 FNR passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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