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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 LZRMOT history

LS03 LZR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 294,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LS03 LZR blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
294,483 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LZR
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
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LZR was last recorded at 294,483 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 9,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
284,527 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,956 miles
Average per year
11,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,483 miles
  • 2025 – 284,527 miles
  • 2023 – 264,787 miles
  • 2022 – 254,121 miles
  • 2021 – 241,046 miles
  • 2020 – 227,976 miles
  • 2019 – 215,041 miles
  • 2018 – 202,030 miles
  • 2017 – 186,807 miles
  • 2016 – 152,720 miles
  • 2015 – 132,776 miles
  • 2014 – 113,649 miles
  • 2013 – 108,765 miles
  • 2012 – 106,559 miles
  • 2011 – 103,223 miles
  • 2010 – 99,426 miles
  • 2009 – 95,854 miles
  • 2008 – 91,607 miles
  • 2007 – 83,179 miles
  • 2006 – 59,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,483 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,483 miles (+9,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    294,483 miles
    Test number
    966310093076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass284,527 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    284,527 miles
    Test number
    845842009530
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail284,527 miles (+19,740)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,527 miles
    Test number
    578743584982
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass264,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    264,787 miles
    Test number
    166981416424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail264,787 miles (+10,666)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,787 miles
    Test number
    878445649010
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass254,121 miles (+13,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    254,121 miles
    Test number
    227616051639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass241,046 miles (+13,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    241,046 miles
    Test number
    758635664792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass227,976 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    227,976 miles
    Test number
    574023465059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail227,976 miles (+12,935)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,976 miles
    Test number
    815235013442
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass215,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    215,041 miles
    Test number
    287563189267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail215,041 miles (+13,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,041 miles
    Test number
    879382923614
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass202,030 miles (+15,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    202,030 miles
    Test number
    941252125494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass186,807 miles (+34,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,807 miles
    Test number
    772960941773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass152,720 miles (+19,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,720 miles
    Test number
    204320439827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass132,776 miles (+19,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,776 miles
    Test number
    345770985194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,649 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    907415854124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,765 miles (+2,206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,765 miles
    Test number
    606483743162
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass106,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    505102822184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,559 miles (+3,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    847021222143
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass103,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,223 miles
    Test number
    267176231418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Fail103,223 miles (+3,797)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,223 miles
    Test number
    629403331193
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass99,426 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    210230530185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,854 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    112515239162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,607 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,607 miles
    Test number
    571221038173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    114995247170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,179 miles (+23,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    904455347157
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass59,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    704080546152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LZR

Does LS03 LZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 LZR is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LZR?
The MOT on LS03 LZR is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 LZR done?
LS03 LZR was recorded at 294,483 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 11,962 miles a year.
Has LS03 LZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LZR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 LZR 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 LZR find?
LS03 LZR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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