Volkswagen Passat
Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LS54 DTZMOT history
LS54 DTZ is a beige diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,227 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 204,227 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,548 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 DTZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 DTZ was last recorded at 204,227 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Jun 2011: 77,359 miles, lower than 217,099 miles on 24 Dec 2010.
- 25 May 2017: 78,632 miles, lower than 133,460 miles on 4 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 204,225 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,548 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 204,227 miles
- 2023 – 195,111 miles
- 2022 – 187,010 miles
- 2020 – 181,998 miles
- 2019 – 167,696 miles
- 2018 – 157,344 miles
- 2017 – 145,809 miles
- 2016 – 133,460 miles
- 2015 – 119,509 miles
- 2014 – 105,273 miles
- 2013 – 96,907 miles
- 2012 – 89,606 miles
- 2011 – 77,359 miles
- 2010 – 217,099 miles
- 2009 – 167,856 miles
- 2008 – 76,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,227 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,227 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 204,227 miles
- Test number
- 883080136883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,225 miles (+9,114)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,225 miles
- Test number
- 562874900236
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass195,111 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 195,111 miles
- Test number
- 112231673572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,110 miles (+8,100)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,110 miles
- Test number
- 865728761596
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative Don't flash - remain on (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,010 miles (+5,012)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 187,010 miles
- Test number
- 451619758318
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass181,998 miles (+53)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 181,998 miles
- Test number
- 558278858172
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,945 miles (+14,249)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,945 miles
- Test number
- 310968180370
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,696 miles (+10,352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 167,696 miles
- Test number
- 460905686000
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass157,344 miles (+107)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 157,344 miles
- Test number
- 291033318039
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail157,237 miles (+11,428)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,237 miles
- Test number
- 461895912078
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass145,809 miles (+67,177)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 145,809 miles
- Test number
- 987387032409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,632 miles
- Test number
- 269583690255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,632 miles (-54,828)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,632 miles
- Test number
- 795072794723
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass133,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 133,460 miles
- Test number
- 414744428938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,460 miles (+13,951)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,460 miles
- Test number
- 492562351867
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass119,509 miles (+14,236)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 119,509 miles
- Test number
- 208049645170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,273 miles (+247)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 105,273 miles
- Test number
- 565460954174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,026 miles (+8,119)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,026 miles
- Test number
- 587870744147
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass96,907 miles (+7,301)4 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 96,907 miles
- Test number
- 805624053182
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front tyre damaged on tread
- NoteUnable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules
- NoteUnder tray insecure
Pass89,606 miles (+193)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 89,606 miles
- Test number
- 157043252115
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside shocker plastic cover loose
Fail89,413 miles (+12,054)10 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,413 miles
- Test number
- 335385042193
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCoolant level below minimum
- NoteOffside shocker plastic cover loose
Pass77,359 miles (-139,740)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 77,359 miles
- Test number
- 489941261136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,099 miles (+49,243)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 217,099 miles
- Test number
- 684048550314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,856 miles (+50,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 167,856 miles
- Test number
- 902952659331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,673 miles (+40,701)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 117,673 miles
- Test number
- 561125609087
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge no cords showing
Pass76,972 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 76,972 miles
- Test number
- 234736018031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail76,972 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,972 miles
- Test number
- 842006318053
- Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LS54 DTZ
- Does LS54 DTZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 DTZ expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 DTZ?
- The MOT on LS54 DTZ expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 DTZ done?
- LS54 DTZ was recorded at 204,227 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 7,548 miles a year.
- Has LS54 DTZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 DTZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS54 DTZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS54 DTZ find?
- LS54 DTZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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