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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LS56 BJFMOT history

LS56 BJF is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS56 BJF black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,283 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BJF was last recorded at 170,283 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,793 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,490 miles
Average per year
7,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,283 miles
  • 2024 – 166,793 miles
  • 2023 – 162,951 miles
  • 2022 – 154,454 miles
  • 2021 – 148,743 miles
  • 2020 – 142,600 miles
  • 2019 – 136,457 miles
  • 2018 – 128,874 miles
  • 2017 – 122,840 miles
  • 2016 – 116,845 miles
  • 2015 – 109,552 miles
  • 2014 – 104,121 miles
  • 2013 – 84,741 miles
  • 2012 – 77,422 miles
  • 2011 – 65,710 miles
  • 2010 – 46,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusted
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,283 miles (+3,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,283 miles
    Test number
    938878232253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusted
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass166,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,793 miles
    Test number
    101473098834
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusting
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail166,793 miles (+3,842)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,793 miles
    Test number
    380962552538
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusting
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,951 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,951 miles
    Test number
    961126042753
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,951 miles (+8,497)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,951 miles
    Test number
    593345853344
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,454 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,454 miles
    Test number
    332897055705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail154,453 miles (+5,710)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    568503753204
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass148,743 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,743 miles
    Test number
    841648218039
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail148,728 miles (+6,128)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,728 miles
    Test number
    323480852478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass142,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,600 miles
    Test number
    265813359613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail142,600 miles (+6,143)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,600 miles
    Test number
    538949901855
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass136,457 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,457 miles
    Test number
    875563197825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail136,435 miles (+7,561)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,435 miles
    Test number
    528390552825
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass128,874 miles (+6,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,874 miles
    Test number
    991430239017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass122,840 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,840 miles
    Test number
    885457710205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail122,837 miles (+5,992)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,837 miles
    Test number
    523901327530
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass116,845 miles (+7,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    464359744130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner secondary tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner secondary tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass109,552 miles (+5,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,552 miles
    Test number
    366342346265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass104,121 miles (+9,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,121 miles
    Test number
    426272844342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass94,735 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,735 miles
    Test number
    416704804000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail94,735 miles (+9,994)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,735 miles
    Test number
    929734204008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass84,741 miles (+7,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    186704803436
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass77,422 miles (+11,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    617774202099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass65,710 miles (+19,562)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    707024301037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    824378250050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BJF

Does LS56 BJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BJF is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BJF?
The MOT on LS56 BJF is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BJF done?
LS56 BJF was recorded at 170,283 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,854 miles a year.
Has LS56 BJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BJF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 BJF 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 BJF find?
LS56 BJF passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; offside front wing rusted; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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