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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 FWDMOT history

LS52 FWD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 244,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

LS52 FWD silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2023
Mileage
244,391 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FWD was last recorded at 244,391 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 10,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,147 miles · 28 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
10,244 miles
Average per year
11,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 244,391 miles
  • 2021 – 234,147 miles
  • 2020 – 230,980 miles
  • 2019 – 225,420 miles
  • 2018 – 218,638 miles
  • 2017 – 210,966 miles
  • 2016 – 203,430 miles
  • 2015 – 194,903 miles
  • 2013 – 176,772 miles
  • 2012 – 159,155 miles
  • 2011 – 138,608 miles
  • 2010 – 121,135 miles
  • 2009 – 108,016 miles
  • 2008 – 92,565 miles
  • 2007 – 82,423 miles
  • 2006 – 71,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,391 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge of tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,391 miles (+10,244)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    244,391 miles
    Test number
    925476466610
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass234,147 miles (+161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    234,147 miles
    Test number
    928653195084
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration Plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail233,986 miles (+3,006)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,986 miles
    Test number
    827432192668
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass230,980 miles (+65)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    230,980 miles
    Test number
    556330357689
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail230,915 miles (+5,495)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,915 miles
    Test number
    372890222058
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass225,420 miles (+6,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    225,420 miles
    Test number
    573822112355
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass218,638 miles (+7,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    218,638 miles
    Test number
    225022728424
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass210,966 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    210,966 miles
    Test number
    539095390230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass203,430 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    203,430 miles
    Test number
    171893498536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail203,425 miles (+8,522)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,425 miles
    Test number
    995669361781
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass194,903 miles (+18,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    194,903 miles
    Test number
    477512745002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass176,772 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    176,772 miles
    Test number
    907891743338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail176,176 miles (+17,021)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,176 miles
    Test number
    807010543310
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass159,155 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    159,155 miles
    Test number
    598322822333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,001 miles (+20,393)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,001 miles
    Test number
    838949012329
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Pass138,608 miles (+17,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    138,608 miles
    Test number
    478055911457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass121,135 miles (+13,119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    121,135 miles
    Test number
    264446210371
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass108,016 miles (+15,451)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,016 miles
    Test number
    610985819319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,565 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,565 miles
    Test number
    281451918353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,423 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,423 miles
    Test number
    761425407332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,390 miles (+10,503)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,390 miles
    Test number
    712694107344
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass71,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,887 miles
    Test number
    892364906308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FWD

Does LS52 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FWD expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FWD?
The MOT on LS52 FWD expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FWD done?
LS52 FWD was recorded at 244,391 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 11,134 miles a year.
Has LS52 FWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FWD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 FWD 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 LS52 FWD find?
LS52 FWD passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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