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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,999 cc

LX52 WNLMOT history

LX52 WNL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 156,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LX52 WNL blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,784 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WNL was last recorded at 156,784 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2010: 59,152 miles, lower than 59,800 miles on 13 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,180 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
7,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,784 miles
  • 2024 – 143,462 miles
  • 2023 – 129,707 miles
  • 2022 – 122,951 miles
  • 2021 – 117,119 miles
  • 2020 – 110,066 miles
  • 2019 – 106,630 miles
  • 2018 – 102,395 miles
  • 2017 – 98,315 miles
  • 2016 – 92,914 miles
  • 2015 – 86,992 miles
  • 2014 – 81,689 miles
  • 2013 – 74,908 miles
  • 2012 – 69,139 miles
  • 2011 – 63,853 miles
  • 2010 – 59,152 miles
  • 2009 – 59,800 miles
  • 2008 – 36,844 miles
  • 2007 – 26,183 miles
  • 2006 – 15,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,784 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,784 miles (+604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,784 miles
    Test number
    989759155741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,180 miles (+12,718)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,180 miles
    Test number
    629508106557
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,462 miles
    Test number
    767391775934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,462 miles (+13,755)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,462 miles
    Test number
    705518195074
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass129,707 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    351197661647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,639 miles (+6,688)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,639 miles
    Test number
    302278044297
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  7. Pass122,951 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,951 miles
    Test number
    489629692029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,945 miles (+5,826)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,945 miles
    Test number
    405199949101
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass117,119 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,119 miles
    Test number
    553917693471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,117 miles (+7,051)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,117 miles
    Test number
    909208871116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,066 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    475427083695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail110,050 miles (+3,420)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    434049195788
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass106,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,630 miles
    Test number
    311729460177
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  14. Fail106,630 miles (+4,235)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,630 miles
    Test number
    451917649075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  15. Pass102,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,395 miles
    Test number
    791676294526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded

  16. Fail102,395 miles (+4,080)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,395 miles
    Test number
    646022374011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded

  17. Pass98,315 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,315 miles
    Test number
    819140846487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,914 miles
    Test number
    246420776129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,914 miles (+5,922)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,914 miles
    Test number
    858724257008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass86,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    866472315680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,992 miles (+5,303)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    100577628932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass81,689 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    496819604306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    618654523383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,908 miles (+5,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    285721513301
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  25. Pass69,139 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,139 miles
    Test number
    537991222392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,853 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    308546001333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,152 miles (-648)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    803678400367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,800 miles (+22,956)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,800 miles
    Test number
    414607919355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,844 miles (+10,661)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    834568408352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,183 miles (+10,252)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,183 miles
    Test number
    492436717436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass15,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,931 miles
    Test number
    551206106376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail15,931 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,931 miles
    Test number
    801317206354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LX52 WNL

Does LX52 WNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WNL is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WNL?
The MOT on LX52 WNL is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 WNL done?
LX52 WNL was recorded at 156,784 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,418 miles a year.
Has LX52 WNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WNL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 WNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 WNL find?
LX52 WNL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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