Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
T18 LCNMOT history
T18 LCN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 180,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 180,325 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 LCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 LCN was last recorded at 180,325 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 8,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 171,346 miles · 2 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,979 miles
- Average per year
- 7,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 180,325 miles
- 2024 – 171,346 miles
- 2023 – 166,664 miles
- 2022 – 166,054 miles
- 2021 – 164,810 miles
- 2020 – 163,265 miles
- 2019 – 159,806 miles
- 2018 – 156,782 miles
- 2017 – 153,813 miles
- 2016 – 151,942 miles
- 2015 – 148,559 miles
- 2014 – 141,284 miles
- 2013 – 135,708 miles
- 2012 – 131,080 miles
- 2011 – 121,519 miles
- 2010 – 111,734 miles
- 2009 – 93,905 miles
- 2008 – 77,073 miles
- 2007 – 59,387 miles
- 2006 – 40,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,325 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear 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))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust in poor condition
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,325 miles (+8,979)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 180,325 miles
- Test number
- 444417643540
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear 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))
Pass171,346 miles (+4,682)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 171,346 miles
- Test number
- 271239451585
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,664 miles (+11)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 166,664 miles
- Test number
- 448154059044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Fail166,653 miles (+599)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,653 miles
- Test number
- 215855670652
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass166,054 miles (+45)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 166,054 miles
- Test number
- 113240689710
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront crossmember unable to inspect properly due to undertrays
Fail166,009 miles (+1,199)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,009 miles
- Test number
- 500072280592
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront crossmember unable to inspect properly due to undertrays
Pass164,810 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 164,810 miles
- Test number
- 480052635517
- AdvisoryRear rear subframe and relative suspension arms showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
Fail164,804 miles (+1,539)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,804 miles
- Test number
- 870645585101
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear subframe and relative suspension arms showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
- AdvisoryWater leak dripping from front of engine area
Pass163,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 163,265 miles
- Test number
- 580456854175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,265 miles (+3,459)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,265 miles
- Test number
- 286921530060
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,806 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 159,806 miles
- Test number
- 108088634239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail159,805 miles (+3,023)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,805 miles
- Test number
- 992269532566
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,782 miles (+2,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 156,782 miles
- Test number
- 906291679269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin showing signs of corrosion
Pass153,813 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 153,813 miles
- Test number
- 241319017017
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass151,942 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 151,942 miles
- Test number
- 705994913292
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear mains (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust centre corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
Fail151,942 miles (+3,383)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,942 miles
- Test number
- 890852541723
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear mains (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust centre corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
Pass148,559 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 148,559 miles
- Test number
- 655429975091
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail148,556 miles (+7,272)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,556 miles
- Test number
- 989398175047
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass141,284 miles (+5,576)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 141,284 miles
- Test number
- 367832964037
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteUnder trays fitted
Pass135,708 miles (+4,628)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 135,708 miles
- Test number
- 229013763063
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteExhaust centre pipe corroded
Pass131,080 miles (+9,561)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 131,080 miles
- Test number
- 109316182070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,519 miles (+9,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 121,519 miles
- Test number
- 867504771085
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,734 miles (+17,829)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 111,734 miles
- Test number
- 230415980064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,905 miles (+16,832)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 93,905 miles
- Test number
- 150018379444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 77,073 miles
- Test number
- 850271698004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,073 miles (+17,686)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,073 miles
- Test number
- 563048188050
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,387 miles (+18,667)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 59,387 miles
- Test number
- 982347587089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 40,720 miles
- Test number
- 852775976037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 LCN
- Does T18 LCN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T18 LCN expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T18 LCN?
- The MOT on T18 LCN expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T18 LCN done?
- T18 LCN was recorded at 180,325 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 7,173 miles a year.
- Has T18 LCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 LCN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T18 LCN 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 T18 LCN find?
- T18 LCN passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust system corroded; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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