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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LS56 BHXMOT history

LS56 BHX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LS56 BHX blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,597 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BHX
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 valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BHX was last recorded at 172,597 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,590 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,597 miles
  • 2025 – 171,537 miles
  • 2024 – 169,260 miles
  • 2023 – 166,280 miles
  • 2022 – 164,473 miles
  • 2021 – 163,653 miles
  • 2020 – 161,154 miles
  • 2019 – 156,000 miles
  • 2018 – 150,606 miles
  • 2016 – 140,038 miles
  • 2015 – 131,999 miles
  • 2014 – 125,709 miles
  • 2013 – 118,596 miles
  • 2012 – 112,915 miles
  • 2010 – 106,980 miles
  • 2009 – 93,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,597 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,597 miles (+7)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    283716152696
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail172,590 miles (+1,053)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,590 miles
    Test number
    118606645067
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,537 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,537 miles
    Test number
    430010045904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail171,537 miles (+2,277)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,537 miles
    Test number
    778279368100
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,260 miles
    Test number
    213566714287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corossion floor front and rear suspension .

  6. Fail169,260 miles (+2,980)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,260 miles
    Test number
    795146520001
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corossion floor front and rear suspension .

  7. Pass166,280 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,280 miles
    Test number
    816758718373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,473 miles (+820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,473 miles
    Test number
    666146284159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass163,653 miles (+2,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,653 miles
    Test number
    724871764235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  10. Pass161,154 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,154 miles
    Test number
    546794262373
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel centres undertrays

  11. Fail161,152 miles (+5,152)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,152 miles
    Test number
    998352943419
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel centres undertrays

  12. Pass156,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    877797702578
    • AdvisoryUndertrays engine covers

  13. Fail156,000 miles (+5,394)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    301020743967
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays engine covers

  14. Pass150,606 miles (+10,568)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    150,606 miles
    Test number
    816966406974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,038 miles
    Test number
    231941162263
    • 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)

  16. Fail140,038 miles (+1,809)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,038 miles
    Test number
    948268285291
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass138,229 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    473584715394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion general

  18. Pass131,999 miles (+6,290)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,999 miles
    Test number
    105853505035
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBotn rear tyres slight lumps

  19. Pass125,709 miles (+7,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,709 miles
    Test number
    309523904069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass118,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    519244603031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,596 miles (+5,681)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    585794003052
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass112,915 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    305305202037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded

  23. Fail112,915 miles (+5,935)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    828445402092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded

  24. Pass106,980 miles (+13,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    520062740374
    • 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)

  25. Pass93,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    714677319368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BHX

Does LS56 BHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BHX is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BHX?
The MOT on LS56 BHX is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BHX done?
LS56 BHX was recorded at 172,597 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has LS56 BHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BHX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 BHX 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 BHX find?
LS56 BHX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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