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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LS56 BKFMOT history

LS56 BKF is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

LS56 BKF black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
220,682 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BKF
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 expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BKF was last recorded at 220,682 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,661 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
9,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 220,682 miles
  • 2023 – 218,610 miles
  • 2021 – 210,239 miles
  • 2020 – 203,329 miles
  • 2019 – 198,823 miles
  • 2018 – 189,204 miles
  • 2017 – 180,274 miles
  • 2016 – 171,068 miles
  • 2015 – 160,854 miles
  • 2014 – 152,440 miles
  • 2013 – 144,961 miles
  • 2012 – 138,710 miles
  • 2011 – 130,328 miles
  • 2010 – 110,209 miles
  • 2009 – 82,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,682 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPoor light output from offside and nearside headlamp dipped beamsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,682 miles (+21)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    220,682 miles
    Test number
    427947639696
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPoor light output from offside and nearside headlamp dipped beams

  2. Fail220,661 miles (+2,051)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,661 miles
    Test number
    702144759991
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPoor light output from offside and nearside headlamp dipped beams

  3. Pass218,610 miles (+16)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    218,610 miles
    Test number
    447143649666
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail218,594 miles (+8,355)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,594 miles
    Test number
    333915285878
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPoor light output from nearside dipped beam

  5. Pass210,239 miles (+23)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    210,239 miles
    Test number
    261593365718
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReduced light output from offside front headlamp

  6. Fail210,216 miles (+6,887)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,216 miles
    Test number
    528006009668
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReduced light output from offside front headlamp

  7. Pass203,329 miles (+4,506)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    203,329 miles
    Test number
    651773308321
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (CHANGE SOON?) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look 80% worn (with the wheels still on the vehicle ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x fitted

  8. Pass198,823 miles (+9,619)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    198,823 miles
    Test number
    585792852944
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass189,204 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    189,204 miles
    Test number
    970062579362
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail189,204 miles (+8,930)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,204 miles
    Test number
    969842464664
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass180,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    180,274 miles
    Test number
    763306376041
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail180,274 miles (+9,206)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,274 miles
    Test number
    989834462366
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass171,068 miles (+10,214)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    171,068 miles
    Test number
    279132526618
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass160,854 miles (+8,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    160,854 miles
    Test number
    845744373722
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  15. Pass152,440 miles (+7,479)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    152,440 miles
    Test number
    688466214340
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake disc's starting to corrode

  16. Pass144,961 miles (+6,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,961 miles
    Test number
    465056403456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass138,710 miles (+8,382)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    138,710 miles
    Test number
    719138112308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing feathered on inside egde 235/45/17
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing feathered on inside edge 235/45/17

  18. Pass130,328 miles (+20,119)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    130,328 miles
    Test number
    805293311372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,209 miles
    Test number
    514020810340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,209 miles (+28,013)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,209 miles
    Test number
    273279000374
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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)

  21. Pass82,196 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    411293519320
    • NoteChip in windscreen (zone A)

  22. Fail82,196 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    930503819309
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChip in windscreen (zone A)

Questions about LS56 BKF

Does LS56 BKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BKF expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BKF?
The MOT on LS56 BKF expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BKF done?
LS56 BKF was recorded at 220,682 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 9,759 miles a year.
Has LS56 BKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BKF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 BKF 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 BKF find?
LS56 BKF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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