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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS54 DXZMOT history

LS54 DXZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 221,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

LS54 DXZ silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
221,456 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 DXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 DXZ was last recorded at 221,456 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 13,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,010 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
13,446 miles
Average per year
10,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 221,456 miles
  • 2022 – 208,010 miles
  • 2021 – 196,537 miles
  • 2020 – 187,317 miles
  • 2019 – 169,683 miles
  • 2018 – 158,892 miles
  • 2017 – 143,314 miles
  • 2016 – 122,341 miles
  • 2015 – 114,925 miles
  • 2014 – 107,707 miles
  • 2013 – 102,359 miles
  • 2010 – 98,453 miles
  • 2009 – 87,909 miles
  • 2008 – 69,673 miles
  • 2007 – 51,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail221,456 miles
  • MajorBumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOuter panels corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front bumper loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail221,456 miles (+13,446)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,456 miles
    Test number
    262800078511
    • MajorBumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter panels corroded

  2. Pass208,010 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    208,010 miles
    Test number
    162342116523
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail208,010 miles (+11,473)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,010 miles
    Test number
    352808835750
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass196,537 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    196,537 miles
    Test number
    920827504218
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail196,537 miles (+9,220)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,537 miles
    Test number
    321536521457
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass187,317 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,317 miles
    Test number
    329899269223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail187,316 miles (+17,633)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,316 miles
    Test number
    352396313016
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass169,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,683 miles
    Test number
    104134676156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail169,680 miles (+10,788)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,680 miles
    Test number
    569481993989
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,892 miles
    Test number
    208699942001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail158,892 miles (+15,578)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,892 miles
    Test number
    733301326178
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass143,314 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,314 miles
    Test number
    435624037936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running soft (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAltenator belt worn in half
    • AdvisoryNs and os wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOsf door card missing

  13. Fail143,314 miles (+20,973)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,314 miles
    Test number
    320518651610
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running soft (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAltenator belt worn in half
    • AdvisoryNs and os wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOsf door card missing

  14. Pass122,341 miles (+7,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    122978066199
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTop and btm covers fitted

  15. Pass114,925 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,925 miles
    Test number
    188949155123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,707 miles (+5,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,707 miles
    Test number
    948403464114
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass102,359 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    258365973147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,453 miles (+10,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    563177400355
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake discs badly pitted and scored

  19. Pass87,909 miles (+18,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    443100419424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,673 miles (+18,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,673 miles
    Test number
    214105608317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,643 miles
    Test number
    362752787285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 DXZ

Does LS54 DXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 DXZ expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 DXZ?
The MOT on LS54 DXZ expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 DXZ done?
LS54 DXZ was recorded at 221,456 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 10,530 miles a year.
Has LS54 DXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 DXZ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 DXZ 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 LS54 DXZ find?
LS54 DXZ failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: bumper insecure; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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