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Volkswagen Passat

Maroon · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS54 NNUMOT history

LS54 NNU is a maroon diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 181,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LS54 NNU maroon Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,451 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NNU was last recorded at 181,451 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,311 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,140 miles
Average per year
6,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,451 miles
  • 2024 – 175,311 miles
  • 2023 – 168,455 miles
  • 2022 – 163,574 miles
  • 2021 – 158,828 miles
  • 2020 – 153,713 miles
  • 2019 – 147,564 miles
  • 2018 – 142,030 miles
  • 2017 – 136,640 miles
  • 2016 – 131,407 miles
  • 2015 – 126,706 miles
  • 2014 – 118,016 miles
  • 2013 – 111,704 miles
  • 2012 – 105,307 miles
  • 2011 – 101,588 miles
  • 2010 – 97,333 miles
  • 2009 – 92,834 miles
  • 2008 – 87,787 miles
  • 2007 – 66,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge/low,perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear axle beam corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right rod inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,451 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,451 miles
    Test number
    912712378624
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge/low,perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail181,447 miles (+6,136)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,447 miles
    Test number
    316134843788
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge/low,perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass175,311 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,311 miles
    Test number
    952702621761
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  4. Fail175,309 miles (+6,854)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,309 miles
    Test number
    168402753787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  5. Pass168,455 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,455 miles
    Test number
    349769949530
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  6. Fail168,455 miles (+4,881)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,455 miles
    Test number
    215076859919
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  7. Pass163,574 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,574 miles
    Test number
    270255780653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail163,574 miles (+4,746)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,574 miles
    Test number
    970947164630
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass158,828 miles (+5,115)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,828 miles
    Test number
    683219435483
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass153,713 miles (+6,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,713 miles
    Test number
    987221466865
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  11. Pass147,564 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,564 miles
    Test number
    754506645057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,030 miles
    Test number
    499502773587
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail142,027 miles (+5,387)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,027 miles
    Test number
    475057297723
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass136,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    132819062068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,640 miles (+5,233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    687387617140
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass131,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,407 miles
    Test number
    678560283203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail131,407 miles (+4,701)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,407 miles
    Test number
    224396637301
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass126,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,706 miles
    Test number
    161993376920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail126,706 miles (+8,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,706 miles
    Test number
    134450257582
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass118,016 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    896817414314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,704 miles
    Test number
    879675823355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,704 miles (+6,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,704 miles
    Test number
    889413923306
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass105,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    965129312334
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail105,307 miles (+3,719)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    456629212380
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass101,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,588 miles
    Test number
    495233811365
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail101,588 miles (+4,255)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,588 miles
    Test number
    517473511336
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass97,333 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    783492620302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass92,834 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    414716519411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass87,787 miles (+20,814)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,787 miles
    Test number
    480348808340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass66,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    401899407459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NNU

Does LS54 NNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NNU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NNU?
The MOT on LS54 NNU is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 NNU done?
LS54 NNU was recorded at 181,451 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,347 miles a year.
Has LS54 NNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NNU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 NNU 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 NNU find?
LS54 NNU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: central exhaust box outer skin corroded; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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