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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LS56 BHUMOT history

LS56 BHU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

LS56 BHU blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2025
Mileage
181,669 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BHU was last recorded at 181,669 miles on 21 May 2024, 2,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,999 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,670 miles
Average per year
10,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,669 miles
  • 2023 – 178,999 miles
  • 2022 – 176,045 miles
  • 2021 – 172,032 miles
  • 2020 – 167,434 miles
  • 2019 – 161,391 miles
  • 2018 – 154,902 miles
  • 2017 – 147,554 miles
  • 2016 – 127,919 miles
  • 2015 – 115,653 miles
  • 2014 – 100,251 miles
  • 2013 – 82,296 miles
  • 2012 – 61,815 miles
  • 2011 – 43,749 miles
  • 2009 – 23,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,669 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses into capliers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn and in poor condition
  • AdvisoryBoth rear lower link arm inner and outer bushes in very poor condition
  • AdvisoryFront discs worn and in poor condition
  • AdvisoryN/s front trackrod end worn
  • AdvisoryN/s rear coil spring corrded
  • AdvisoryN/s rear shock dust cover in poor condition
  • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corrded and in poor condition
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrded and in poor condition

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,669 miles (+2,670)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    181,669 miles
    Test number
    483874336019
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses into capliers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower link arm inner and outer bushes in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s front trackrod end worn
    • AdvisoryN/s rear coil spring corrded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shock dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corrded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrded and in poor condition

  2. Pass178,999 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    178,999 miles
    Test number
    553055899986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail178,999 miles (+2,954)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,999 miles
    Test number
    941034289424
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass176,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,045 miles
    Test number
    775070608275
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front inner steering rack joint ,limited vision due to covered parts
    • AdvisoryRear tyres distorted
    • AdvisorySlight play in anti roll bar link,ball joints

  5. Fail176,041 miles (+4,009)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,041 miles
    Test number
    161955597662
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front inner steering rack joint ,limited vision due to covered parts
    • AdvisoryRear tyres distorted
    • AdvisorySlight play in anti roll bar link,ball joints

  6. Pass172,032 miles (+4,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    172,032 miles
    Test number
    385491404222
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamps on joining sleeve corroded and worn ,advise renewing asap

  7. Pass167,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    167,434 miles
    Test number
    554847801110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,428 miles (+6,037)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,428 miles
    Test number
    943159340828
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,391 miles (+6,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    161,391 miles
    Test number
    560296203166
    • AdvisoryEngine has minor oil leak

  10. Pass154,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,902 miles
    Test number
    854883262543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,902 miles (+7,348)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,902 miles
    Test number
    873222229791
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass147,554 miles (+19,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,554 miles
    Test number
    732806534428
    • AdvisoryElectric handbrake motor noisy

  13. Pass127,919 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,919 miles
    Test number
    714428788980
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail127,918 miles (+12,265)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    454191539818
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass115,653 miles (+15,402)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,653 miles
    Test number
    679097895004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres starting to feather

  16. Pass100,251 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    537571794011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll rear seats folded away at the time of the test

  17. Fail100,251 miles (+17,955)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    737040094024
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll rear seats folded away at the time of the test
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly

  18. Pass82,296 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,296 miles
    Test number
    155585293076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight crack offside front indiacator lens
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUneven wear on offside and nearside rear tyre tread

  19. Fail82,296 miles (+20,481)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,296 miles
    Test number
    976624593010
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight crack offside front indiacator lens
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUneven wear on offside and nearside rear tyre tread

  20. Pass61,815 miles (+18,066)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    899041982004
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight damage offside rear tyre outer side wall
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass43,749 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    106678781095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts within the tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • NoteTrims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

  22. Fail43,749 miles (+20,330)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    159898181059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts within the tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • NoteTrims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

  23. Pass23,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,419 miles
    Test number
    862275789228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BHU

Does LS56 BHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BHU expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BHU?
The MOT on LS56 BHU expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BHU done?
LS56 BHU was recorded at 181,669 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 10,834 miles a year.
Has LS56 BHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BHU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 BHU 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 LS56 BHU find?
LS56 BHU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 9 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses into capliers; all rear suspension bushes worn and in poor condition; both rear lower link arm inner and outer bushes in very poor condition, and 6 more.

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