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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS54 YLHMOT history

LS54 YLH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 227,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS54 YLH grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
227,069 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YLH was last recorded at 227,069 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,914 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,155 miles
Average per year
9,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,069 miles
  • 2024 – 219,914 miles
  • 2023 – 218,048 miles
  • 2022 – 212,041 miles
  • 2021 – 207,279 miles
  • 2020 – 200,244 miles
  • 2019 – 192,888 miles
  • 2018 – 183,944 miles
  • 2017 – 176,034 miles
  • 2016 – 165,940 miles
  • 2015 – 155,254 miles
  • 2014 – 143,708 miles
  • 2013 – 130,775 miles
  • 2012 – 118,071 miles
  • 2011 – 101,925 miles
  • 2010 – 86,845 miles
  • 2009 – 72,292 miles
  • 2008 – 54,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,069 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Central exhaust silencer deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Some wear suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,069 miles (+7,155)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    227,069 miles
    Test number
    943659748230
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass219,914 miles (+1,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    219,914 miles
    Test number
    310615309105
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens Damaged and repaired
    • AdvisorySome general wear to suspension and signs of standing

  3. Pass218,048 miles (+6,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    218,048 miles
    Test number
    851664217075
    • AdvisorySome wear suspension

  4. Pass212,041 miles (+31)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    212,041 miles
    Test number
    920849596684
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge marginal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged, possibly causing a sharp edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged and repaired

  5. Fail212,010 miles (+4,731)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,010 miles
    Test number
    317002574793
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge marginal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged, possibly causing a sharp edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged and repaired

  6. Pass207,279 miles (+121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    207,279 miles
    Test number
    373519681362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome wear suspension

  7. Fail207,158 miles (+6,914)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,158 miles
    Test number
    793595446475
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass200,244 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    200,244 miles
    Test number
    715677294983
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine location (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass198,609 miles (+5,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    198,609 miles
    Test number
    459848253240
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySome general wear and deterioration to suspension etc

  10. Pass192,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    192,888 miles
    Test number
    930235721974
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail192,888 miles (+8,944)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,888 miles
    Test number
    698587499179
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass183,944 miles (+7,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,944 miles
    Test number
    205031309773
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  13. Pass176,034 miles (+10,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    176,034 miles
    Test number
    133153501156
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on and engine misfires
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front upper (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass165,940 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,940 miles
    Test number
    258452901369
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front just below manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail165,919 miles (+10,665)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,919 miles
    Test number
    690060213580
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front just below manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass155,254 miles (+11,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,254 miles
    Test number
    137702025050
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass143,708 miles (+12,933)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,708 miles
    Test number
    166558124446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass130,775 miles (+107)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    987032623093
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail130,668 miles (+12,597)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,668 miles
    Test number
    177477913068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass118,071 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,071 miles
    Test number
    206732032043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail118,071 miles (+16,146)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,071 miles
    Test number
    956042332000
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass101,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    258824201082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,925 miles (+15,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    456934201013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass86,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    272469310006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail86,845 miles (+14,553)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    651689310023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass72,292 miles (+17,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,292 miles
    Test number
    793788209061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass54,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    691787808088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 YLH

Does LS54 YLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 YLH is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YLH?
The MOT on LS54 YLH is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 YLH done?
LS54 YLH was recorded at 227,069 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 9,631 miles a year.
Has LS54 YLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YLH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 YLH 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 YLH find?
LS54 YLH passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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