# ML54UDM — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT MOT History & Vehicle Check

ML54UDM is a Black VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2004-11-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for ML54UDM — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | ML54UDM |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | PASSAT |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1896cc |
| First registered | 2004-11-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-10-11 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 65%
- Total defects recorded: 54

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-12 10:01:46 | PASSED | 112,188 MI | 2020-10-11 00:00:00 |
| 2019-03-18 10:57:11 | FAILED | 111,041 MI | — |
| 2018-03-27 15:16:20 | PASSED | 106,752 MI | 2019-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2018-03-27 10:21:12 | FAILED | 106,752 MI | — |
| 2017-03-29 14:47:48 | PASSED | 102,223 MI | 2018-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2017-03-29 08:06:44 | FAILED | 102,222 MI | — |
| 2016-03-22 12:07:03 | PASSED | 95,820 MI | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-21 09:51:51 | FAILED | 95,820 MI | — |
| 2015-04-01 09:11:59 | PASSED | 91,025 MI | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2015-04-01 09:11:59 | FAILED | 91,025 MI | — |
| 2014-03-25 09:59:09 | PASSED | 84,353 MI | 2015-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-19 10:31:29 | PASSED | 77,956 MI | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-19 10:38:05 | PASSED | 70,586 MI | 2013-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-16 14:24:37 | PASSED | 64,908 MI | 2012-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-07 10:42:14 | FAILED | 64,908 MI | — |
| 2010-03-30 15:56:03 | PASSED | 59,410 MI | 2011-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-30 12:08:03 | FAILED | 59,410 MI | — |
| 2009-04-01 10:34:33 | PASSED | 52,120 MI | 2010-03-31 00:00:00 |
| 2008-03-26 10:29:42 | PASSED | 46,520 MI | 2009-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-24 11:18:46 | PASSED | 38,450 MI | 2008-09-23 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-04-12 10:01:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2019-03-18 10:57:11 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm , also tyre pressure low as well as being perished (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear tyre perished
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm and WORN inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear wheel binding
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear discs has got hot and dis coloured
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6 mm and WORN inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Both front drop links deteriorating
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2018-03-27 15:16:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: fan unit broken away
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2018-03-27 10:21:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: fan unit broken away
- FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

**2017-03-29 08:06:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2016-03-21 09:51:51 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

**2015-04-01 09:11:59 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

**2013-03-19 10:31:29 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: under trays hanging low
- USER ENTERED: chips in screen

**2012-03-19 10:38:05 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: CHIP IN SCREEN
- USER ENTERED: BTOH REAR TYRES PERISHED
- USER ENTERED: BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

**2011-03-07 10:42:14 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

**2010-03-30 12:08:03 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for ML54UDM is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/ML54UDM. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
