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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LS04 BUEMOT history

LS04 BUE is a black petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 131,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LS04 BUE black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,662 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 BUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 BUE was last recorded at 131,662 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,646 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,662 miles
  • 2025 – 129,831 miles
  • 2024 – 127,696 miles
  • 2023 – 124,264 miles
  • 2022 – 121,211 miles
  • 2021 – 115,008 miles
  • 2020 – 109,162 miles
  • 2019 – 105,601 miles
  • 2018 – 101,981 miles
  • 2017 – 97,332 miles
  • 2016 – 93,753 miles
  • 2015 – 89,500 miles
  • 2014 – 85,855 miles
  • 2013 – 78,673 miles
  • 2012 – 71,140 miles
  • 2011 – 59,878 miles
  • 2010 – 50,807 miles
  • 2009 – 40,750 miles
  • 2008 – 30,775 miles
  • 2007 – 21,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,662 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front (outer) wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 3 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear swivel arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,662 miles (+16)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,662 miles
    Test number
    446696773794
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front (outer) wheel arches corroded

  2. Fail131,646 miles (+1,815)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,646 miles
    Test number
    430741423084
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn alloy banana arm (brake reaction) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front (outer) wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass129,831 miles (+2,135)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    556529968119
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front (outer) wheel arches corroded

  4. Pass127,696 miles (+3,432)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,696 miles
    Test number
    208463413740
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,264 miles (+3,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,264 miles
    Test number
    967717477418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,211 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,211 miles
    Test number
    332114025739
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,211 miles (+6,203)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,211 miles
    Test number
    106127902099
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,008 miles (+121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,008 miles
    Test number
    100836268604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,887 miles (+5,725)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    897369001142
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass109,162 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,162 miles
    Test number
    571843359803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,601 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    844892185104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    730847376364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail101,981 miles (+4,649)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    866692355307
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass97,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,332 miles
    Test number
    771229232229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,332 miles (+3,579)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,332 miles
    Test number
    605092124858
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  16. Pass93,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    625500090232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail93,753 miles (+4,253)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    892167007778
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass89,500 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    938128885190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    216324504210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,855 miles (+7,182)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    295174704276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass78,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    619448453121
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail78,673 miles (+7,533)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    639998253152
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass71,140 miles (+11,262)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    748275372142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,878 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    256786571496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,807 miles (+384)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    991870280190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail50,423 miles (+9,673)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    621169560174
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass40,750 miles (+9,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    561217179160
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail30,775 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    272392788419
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass30,775 miles (+9,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    500382788142
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass21,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,672 miles
    Test number
    233887807129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail21,672 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,672 miles
    Test number
    550537207141
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise (rear pads wearing thin)
    • NoteAdvise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
    • NoteAdvise( nail in n,s,r tyre )

Questions about LS04 BUE

Does LS04 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 BUE is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 BUE?
The MOT on LS04 BUE is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 BUE done?
LS04 BUE was recorded at 131,662 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has LS04 BUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 BUE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 BUE 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 LS04 BUE find?
LS04 BUE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak; both front tyres worn on edges, and 4 more.

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